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Proverbs 20:16

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Proverbs 20:16 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

    BBE

  • Take his garment that is become surety [for] another, and hold him in pledge for strangers.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • Take his garment when a stranger hath been surety, And for strangers pledge it.

    YLT

  • Take his garment that is guarantor for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

    ENG

  • Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

    WBT

  • Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

    BSB

In context

14It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

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