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Proverbs 20:16

American Standard Version

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

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Proverbs 20:16 in other translations

Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger;
and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.

Proverbs 20:16 · World English Bible

Proverbs 20:16 in context

  1. 14It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
  2. 15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
  3. 16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.
  4. 17Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
  5. 18Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.