Proverbs 20:16-18

New International Version

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

¹⁷Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,^(C)
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.^(D)

¹⁸Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(E)

Proverbs 20:16-18

King James Version

¹⁶Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

¹⁷Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

¹⁸Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

¹⁶^(A)Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

¹⁷^(B)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

¹⁸^(C)Plans are established by counsel;
^(D)By wise counsel wage war.

New International Version (NIV)