Proverbs 20:14-16

New King James Version

¹⁴“It is ^[a]good for nothing,” cries the buyer;
But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.

¹⁵There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But ^(A)the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

¹⁶^(B)Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

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 King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)