Proverbs 6:1-3

New International Reader's Version

6 My son, don’t promise to pay for what your neighbor owes.
    Don’t agree to pay a stranger’s bill.
² Don’t be trapped by what you have said.
    Don’t be caught by the words of your mouth.
³ Instead, my son, do something to free yourself.
    Don’t fall into your neighbor’s hands.
Go until you can’t go anymore.
    Don’t let your neighbor rest.