Sirach 8:13

Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay.

Be not suretie aboue thy power : for if thou be suretie,thinke to paie it.