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Warnings Against Foolish Acts

My son, don’t promise to pay for what your neighbor owes.
    Don’t agree to pay a stranger’s bill.
Don’t be trapped by what you have said.
    Don’t be caught by the words of your mouth.

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Warnings Against Folly

My son,(A) if you have put up security(B) for your neighbor,(C)
    if you have shaken hands in pledge(D) for a stranger,
you have been trapped by what you said,
    ensnared by the words of your mouth.

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