Old Testament · VERSE 16

Proverbs 20:16

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

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Proverbs 20:16 in context

Proverbs 20:14

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

Proverbs 20:15

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

Proverbs 20:16SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 20:17

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

Proverbs 20:18

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

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