Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.
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Sirach 8:13
Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay.
Parallel Translations
Be not surety above your power: for if you be surety, take care to pay it.
Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.