Wisdom of Ben Sira 8:12-14

New Catholic Bible

¹² Do not lend to someone who is more powerful than you are;
    but if you do lend anything, write it off as a loss.
¹³ Do not stand surety beyond your resources,
    but should you do so, be prepared to pay.
¹⁴ Do not oppose a judge in a lawsuit,
    for he will win the judgment because of his rank.