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Proverbs 20:16

English Standard Version

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.

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American Standard Version

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

Christian Standard Bible

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

King James Version

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

New American Standard Bible

Take his garment when he becomes guarantor for a stranger; And for foreigners, seize a pledge from him.

New International Version

Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

New King James Version

Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger, And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

New Living Translation

Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt. Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.

World English Bible

Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.