Translations
Guarantee a stranger's debt and you will pay for it — but refuse to seal that pledge, and you can rest easy.
He who puts up surety for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who refuses to strike hands in pledge lives in safety.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

