Proverbs 20:14-16

Modern English Version

¹⁴“It is bad, it is bad,” says the buyer;
but when he has gone his way, then he boasts.

¹⁵There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

¹⁶Take the garment of him who is a pledge for a stranger,
and hold it as a security when it is for a wayward woman.

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.

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)

Modern English Version (MEV)

New International Version (NIV)