Proverbs 20:16-18

New International Reader's Version

¹⁶Take the coat of one who puts up money for what a stranger owes.
Hold it until you get paid back if it is done for an outsider.

¹⁷Food gained by cheating tastes sweet.
But you will end up with a mouth full of gravel.

¹⁸Plans are made by asking for guidance.
So if you go to war, get good advice.

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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