Ben Sira 29:19

19 A sinner who hopes to make a profit by guaranteeing a loan is going to find himself involved in lawsuits.

Ben Sira 29:19 In-Context

17 Guaranteeing loans has ruined many prosperous people and caused them unsettling storms of trouble.

18 Influential people have lost their homes over it and have had to go wandering in foreign countries.

19 A sinner who hopes to make a profit by guaranteeing a loan is going to find himself involved in lawsuits.

20 So help your neighbor as much as you can, but protect yourself against the dangers involved.

21 The necessities of life are water, food, clothing, and a home where you can have privacy.