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Proverbs 20:14-16
English Standard Version
Proverbs 20:14-16
English Standard Version
14 “Bad, bad,” says the buyer,
but when he goes away, then he boasts.
15 There is gold and abundance of (A)costly stones,
(B)but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 (C)Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger,
and (D)hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:16 Or for an adulteress (compare 27:13)
Proverbs 20:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 20:14-16
New International Version
14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
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