Proverbs 20:16
Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.
In context
13 Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread. 14 “Bad, bad,” says the buyer, but when he goes away, then he boasts. 15 There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 16 Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.
17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. 18 Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war. 19 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 20:16 in the KJV
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: And take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 20:16 in the NIV
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.