Proverbs 20:16-18

English Standard Version

¹⁶^(A)Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger,
    and ^(B)hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.^[a]
¹⁷^(C)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
    but afterward his mouth will be full of ^(D)gravel.
¹⁸^(E)Plans are established by counsel;
    by ^(F)wise guidance ^(G)wage war.

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Proverbs 20:16 Or for an adulteress (compare 27:13)

Proverbs 20:16-18

New International Version

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)

¹⁸Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(E)

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