Sirach 8:13-15

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¹³Do not give surety beyond your means,
but if you give surety, be concerned as one who must pay.

¹⁴Do not go to law against a judge,
    for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
¹⁵Do not travel on the road with a foolhardy fellow,
    lest he be burdensome to you;
for he will act as he pleases,
    and through his folly you will perish with him.

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