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Proverbs 20:16-18
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:16-18
Legacy Standard Bible
16 Take his garment when he becomes a guarantor for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
17 (A)Bread obtained by lying is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 [a](B)Thoughts are established by counsel,
So (C)make war by guidance.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:18 Or Plans
Proverbs 20:16-18
New International Version
Proverbs 20:16-18
New International Version
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)
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(E)
Proverbs 20:16-18
English Standard Version
Proverbs 20:16-18
English Standard Version
16 (A)Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger,
and (B)hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.[a]
17 (C)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
but afterward his mouth will be full of (D)gravel.
18 (E)Plans are established by counsel;
by (F)wise guidance (G)wage war.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:16 Or for an adulteress (compare 27:13)
Proverbs 20:16-18
King James Version
Proverbs 20:16-18
King James Version
16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
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