Proverbs 20:16

16 Take his garment,[a] for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.[b]

Proverbs 20:16 In-Context

14 "It's worthless, it's worthless!" the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
16 Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is full of gravel.
18 Finalize plans through counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. A debtor's outer garment held as collateral; Dt 24:12-13,17; Jb 22:6
  • [b]. Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 27:13
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