Proverbs 20:16

English Standard Version 2016

Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:13

Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an adulteress.

Proverbs 11:15

Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

Proverbs 23:27

For a prostitute is a deep pit; an adulteress is a narrow well.

Proverbs 7:10

And behold, the woman meets him, dressed as a prostitute, wily of heart.

Proverbs 7:5

to keep you from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words.

Proverbs 5:3

For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil,

Proverbs 2:16

So you will be delivered from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words,

Proverbs 6:1

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger,

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Proverbs 20:17

Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.