Proverbs 27:11-13

New Catholic Bible

¹¹ Acquire wisdom, my son, and gladden my heart,
    so that I may rebut anyone who insults me.
¹² The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
    while the simple^[a] continue forward and pay the penalty.
¹³ Take the garment of anyone who becomes surety for a stranger;
    demand a pledge for persons unknown^[b] to you.