Proverbs 20:16

Proverbs 20:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;

hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

16Take his garment when he becomes guarantor for a stranger;

And for foreigners, seize a pledge from him.

16Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;

And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

16[The judge tells the creditor], “Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger;

And hold him in pledge [when he guarantees a loan] for foreigners.” [Prov 27:13]

16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger;

get collateral if it is for a foreigner.20:16 Or a wayward woman

16Take the coat of one who puts up money for what a stranger owes.

Hold it until you get paid back if it is done for an outsider.