Proverbs 20:14-16

The Message

¹⁴The shopper says, “That’s junk—I’ll take it off your hands,”
then goes off boasting of the bargain.

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.

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)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)