Security For Strangers, Pledge For Outsiders – Proverbs 20:16

16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

Proverbs Club Commentary

Proverbs is concerned about the lending and borrowing process.

Proverbs 6:1 (NIV)
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor,
if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,

Proverbs 11:15 (NIV)
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.

Proverbs 20:16 (NIV)
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

Proverbs 27:13 (NIV)
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

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