Proverbs 20:15-17

The Message

¹⁵Drinking from the beautiful chalice of knowledge
is better than adorning oneself with gold and rare gems.

¹⁶Hold tight to collateral on any loan to a stranger;
beware of accepting what a transient has pawned.

¹⁷Stolen bread tastes sweet,
but soon your mouth is full of gravel.

Proverbs 20:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

¹⁶Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge^(A) if it is done for an outsider.^(B)

¹⁷Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,^(C)
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.^(D)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)