Proverbs 20:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You deserve to lose your coat if you loan it to someone to guarantee payment for the debt of a stranger.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:13

Don't loan money to a stranger unless you are given something to guarantee payment.

Proverbs 11:15

It's a dangerous thing to guarantee payment for someone's debts. Don't do it!

Proverbs 23:27

Bad women and unfaithful wives are like a deep pit—

Proverbs 7:10

She was dressed up like a woman of the street with only one thing in mind.

Proverbs 7:5

They will protect you from the flattering words of someone else's wife.

Proverbs 5:3

The words of an immoral woman may be as sweet as honey and as smooth as olive oil.

Proverbs 2:16

Wisdom will protect you from the smooth talk of a sinful woman,

Proverbs 6:1

My child, suppose you agree to pay the debt of someone, who cannot repay a loan.

Proverbs 20:15

Sensible words are better than gold or jewels.

Proverbs 20:17

The food you get by cheating may taste delicious, but it turns to gravel.