Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 20:16
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
King James Version
Take his garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
World English Bible
Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
American Standard Version
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for foreigners.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 20
14 “Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.
15 There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
18 Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
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