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Proverbs 20:16 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. "
Proverbs 20:16
Verse in Context
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It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
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Proverbs 20:1
"Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise."
Proverbs 20:2
"The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul."
Proverbs 20:3
"It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling."
Proverbs 20:4
"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest,"
Proverbs 20:5
"Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out."
Proverbs 20:6
"Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?"
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