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