Proverbs 11:14-16

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁴ Where there is no guidance, a nation^[a] falls,
    but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
¹⁵ To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble,
    but there is safety in refusing to do so.
¹⁶ A gracious woman gets honor,
    but she who hates virtue is covered with shame.^[b]
The timid become destitute,^[c]
    but the aggressive gain riches.