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Sirach 29:14

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¹⁴An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him.

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¹²Shut up alms in thy storehouses: and it shall deliver thee from all affliction.

¹³It shall fight for thee against thine enemies better than a mighty shield and strong spear.

— Sirach 29:14 —

¹⁵Forget not the friendship of thy surety, for he hath given his life for thee.

¹⁶A sinner will overthrow the good estate of his surety: