Do not be among those who give pledges, Among those who become guarantors for debts.
Be not thou one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts.
Be not one of those who strike hands and pledge themselves, or of those who become security for another's debts.
Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts.
Don’t shake hands to guarantee a loan.
Do not be willing to be with those who certify with their hands, and who offer themselves as a guarantee against debts.