Proverbs 27:12-14

New Living Translation

¹² A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

¹³ Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.
    Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.^[a]

¹⁴ A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning
    will be taken as a curse!