Proverbs 20:14-16

New Living Translation

¹⁴The buyer haggles over the price, saying, “It’s worthless,”
then brags about getting a bargain!

¹⁵Wise words are more valuable
than much gold and many rubies.

¹⁶Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.
Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.^[a]

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 Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)