Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:16
“Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.”
In context
14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.
15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
18Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
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