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Proverbs 20:16

Take away the vestments of him who stands up to vouch for a stranger, and take a pledge from him instead of from outsiders
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.

New International Version

Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.