A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

My child, if you have made a pledge for your neighbor, and have become a guarantor for a stranger,

The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.

A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.

If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?