Proverbs 20:16-18

International Standard Version

¹⁶Take the garment of anyone who puts up collateral for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if he does it for an unfamiliar woman.

¹⁷Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
but later his mouth will be full of gravel.

¹⁸Make plans by seeking advice;
make war by obtaining guidance.

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)

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