Proverbs 20:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Take the garment of the one who became surety for a stranger;(A)
if for foreigners, exact the pledge![a]
17 Bread earned by deceit is sweet,
but afterward the mouth is filled with gravel.
18 Plans made with advice succeed;
with wise direction wage your war.
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