25 lest you learn his ways
    and entangle yourself in a snare.
26 Be not one of those who (A)give pledges,
    who put up security for debts.
27 If you have nothing with which to pay,
    why should (B)your bed be taken from under you?

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25 or you may learn their ways
    and get yourself ensnared.(A)

Saying 4

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge(B)
    or puts up security for debts;
27 if you lack the means to pay,
    your very bed will be snatched from under you.(C)

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