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Proverbs 20:16

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

Verse in context — Proverbs 20

14

[It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

15

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.

16

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

17

Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18

[Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

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