Proverbs 20:16 meaning and explanation
Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
Proverbs 20:16, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb from the sayings of the wise in Proverbs 20 addresses lending and pledges in ancient Israel. It tells a creditor to take the garment of someone who guarantees a stranger's debt, and to demand collateral when the borrower is a foreigner.
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