16 Take his garment,[a]
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.(A)

17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,(B)
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.

18 Finalize plans with counsel,(C)
and wage war with sound guidance.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:16 A debtor’s outer garment was held as collateral.

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