Proverbs 20:14-16

New Century Version

¹⁴Buyers say, “This is bad. It’s no good.”
Then they go away and brag about what they bought.

¹⁵There is gold and plenty of rubies,
but only a few people speak with knowledge.

¹⁶Take the coat of someone who promises to pay a stranger’s debts,
and keep it until he pays what the stranger owes.

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)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)