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Proverbs 20:16

Money and wealthIntegrity

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.

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

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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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
KJV
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
WEB
Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
ASV
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for foreigners.
DARBY
Take his garment that is become surety [for] another, and hold him in pledge for strangers.
BLB
Take his garment when it has been pledged for a stranger, and hold it in pledge for a foreign woman.
ÅB
Ta hans klær, han har gått i borgen for en annen, og ta pant av ham for fremmedes skyld!
OTB
Ta plagget til den som stiller sikkerhet for en fremmed; hold det i pant hvis det er for en utenforstående.
B1930
Ta hans klær, han har gått i borgen for en annen, og ta pant av ham for fremmedes skyld!

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