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Proverbs 22:26
Do not be one who gives pledges,
from Saying 4, Proverbs 22:26-27
What it says

Do not be among those who strike hands in pledge or become surety for debts.

What it is doing

This verse forbids rashly binding oneself to another's financial obligation.

In context

26Do not be one who gives pledges, 27If you have nothing with which to pay,