Proverbs 20:16 | |
NASB: Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Hold on to the garment of one who guarantees a stranger's loan, and hold responsible the person who makes a loan on behalf of a foreigner. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. ASV: Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners. BBE: Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men. DBY: Take his garment that is become surety for another, and hold him in pledge for strangers. JPS: Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and hold him in pledge that is surety for an alien woman. WBS: Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. WEB: Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman. YLT: Take his garment when a stranger hath been surety, And for strangers pledge it. | |
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