Proverbs 20:16

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:16

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Take away the vestments of him who stands up to vouch for a stranger, and take a pledge from him instead of from outsiders.

ERV

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and hold him in pledge that is surety for strangers.

NHEB

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

SMT

Take his garment that became surety for a stranger: and bind him by a pledge for strange women.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:16

TakeH3947VerbhisgarmentH899Noun MasculinethatissuretyH6148VerbforastrangerH2114VerbandtakeapledgeH2254VerbofhimforastrangewomanH5237Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 20:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 20:16

Summary

Collateral protects against surety obligations.

Event

Instructions for securing financial obligations

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC