Proverbs 27:13

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 27:13

BSB

Take the garment of him 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 garment of him who has vouched for an outsider. And take a pledge from him on behalf of foreigners.

ERV

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

NHEB

Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman.

SMT

Take his garment pledging a stranger, and bind him by a pledge for a strange woman.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:13

TakeH3947VerbhisgarmentH899Noun MasculinethatissuretyH6148VerbforastrangerH2114VerbandtakeapledgeH2254VerbofhimforastrangewomanH5237Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 27:13

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 27:13

Summary

Demand collateral from risky guarantor.

Event

Taking pledge from guarantor

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC