Proverbs 20:16 · KJV
"Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 20:16 mean? →Passage Context
14It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
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