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16 Take the garment of the one who became surety for a stranger;(A)
    if for foreigners, exact the pledge![a]

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  1. 20:16 The text is not clear. See 27:13. Caution in becoming surety is always advised (cf. 6:1–3), and it is especially advisable with strangers.

16 Take a man’s garment when he has given surety for a stranger,
    and hold him in pledge when he gives surety for foreigners.

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16 Anyone stupid enough to promise to be responsible for a stranger's debts ought to have their own property held to guarantee payment.

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16 Take his garment when he becomes guarantor for a stranger;
And for foreigners, seize a pledge from him.

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

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