Proverbs 20:16
Take his garment who is pledge for a stranger,—then, for a woman unknown, accept him as surety.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 are gold, and an abundance of corals, but, precious jewels, are the lips of knowledge.
Cross References
Exodus 22:26If thou, do take in pledge, the mantle of thy neighbour, by the going in of the sun, shalt thou restore it to him;
Proverbs 5:3For, with sweet droppings, drip the lips of her that is a stranger, and, smoother than oil, is her mouth;
Proverbs 7:5That thou mayest be kept, from the woman that is a stranger, from the female unknown, who, with her speeches, doth flatter.
Proverbs 11:15He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.
Proverbs 23:27For, a deep chasm, is the unchaste woman, and, a narrow pit, the female unknown;
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 →