Proverbs 20:16
Take away his garment, because he hath become surety for a stranger; and on account of a strange woman take a pledge from him.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
In Context
15There is gold, and a multitude of pearls; but a precious vessel are the lips of knowledge.
17Bread of falsehood is pleasant to a man; but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel-stones.
Cross References
Exodus 22:26(22:25) If thou take at all thy neighbor's raiment in pledge, thou shalt restore it unto him by the time the sun goeth down;
Proverbs 5:3For as of fine honey drop the lips of an adulterous woman, and smoother than oil is her palate;
Proverbs 7:5That they may keep thee from an adulterous woman, from an alien that useth flattering speeches.
Proverbs 11:15With evil will he be overwhelmed that is surety for a stranger: but he that hateth giving the hand as pledge is safe.
Proverbs 23:27For a harlot is a deep ditch, and a strange woman is a narrow well.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:16
15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. The lips of knowledge (a good understanding to guide the lips and a good elocution to diffuse the knowledge) are to be preferred far before gold, and pearl, and rubies; for, 1. They are more rare in themselves, more scarce and hard to be got. There is gold in many a man's pocket that has no grace in his heart. In Solomon's time there was plenty of gold ( 1 Kings x. 21 ) and abundance of rubies; every body wore them; they… Read the whole commentary →