Sirach 8:13-15

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹³Do not give surety beyond your means;
but if you give surety, be prepared to pay.

¹⁴Do not go to law against a judge,
    for the decision will favour him because of his standing.
¹⁵Do not go travelling with the reckless,
    or they will be burdensome to you;
for they will act as they please,
    and through their folly you will perish with them.

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