1 My son, don't put up money for what your neighbor owes. Don't agree to pay up for someone else.
2 Don't be trapped by what you have said. Don't be caught by the words of your mouth.
3 Instead, my son, do something to free yourself. Don't fall into your neighbor's hands. Don't be proud. Hurry and make your appeal to your neighbor.
4 Don't let your eyes go to sleep. Don't let your eyelids close.
5 As a deer frees itself from a hunter, free yourself. As a bird frees itself from a trapper, free yourself.