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Proverbs 20:16

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16Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;

hold it in pledgeg if it is done for an outsider.h

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Cross references

  1. gSee Ex 22:26
  2. hPr 27:13

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

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.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Take his garment,

for he has put up security for a stranger;

get collateral if it is for foreigners.

NLTNew Living Translation

Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.

Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Take his garment, for he has given security to a stranger,

and on behalf of a foreigner—take it as pledge.

KJV 1900King James Version

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger:

And take a pledge of him for a strange woman.