Proverbs 20:16-18

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁶Take his garment,^[a]
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.^(A)

¹⁷Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,^(B)
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.

¹⁸Finalize plans with counsel,^(C)
and wage war with sound guidance.^(D)

Proverbs 20:16-18

New International Version

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)

¹⁷Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,^(C)
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.^(D)

¹⁸Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(E)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)