Sirach 8:11-13

Common English Bible

¹¹ Don’t rise out of your seat
in the presence of insolent persons,
    because they might set a trap
    for what you say.
¹² Don’t lend to people
who are more powerful than you,
    but if you do lend,
    treat it as though it were lost.
¹³ Don’t guarantee a loan
beyond your ability,
    and if you do guarantee one,
    consider that you will need to pay.