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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 20:16

Proverbs 20:16. Take his garment, &c. Namely, as a pledge, without which he ought not to be trusted, because, by the action referred to, he shows himself to be foolish, and takes the ready way to make himself a beggar; that is surety for a stranger A person unknown to him; and a pledge of him who is surety for a strange woman For a harlot, so called chap. 2:16, and elsewhere. “It is rank folly,” says Bishop Patrick, in his interpretation of this verse, “to trust him, who is so... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:1-30

Honesty (20:1-30)Wise people will not become drunkards, will not needlessly anger those in authority, will avoid quarrelling and will work to support themselves (20:1-4). They will also have the ability to draw out the deepest feelings and intentions of those with whom they deal (5). Many people boast of their loyalty but few practise it. To live honestly is the best way to guarantee a good future for one’s children (6-7). A king learns by experience to discern between right and wrong in cases... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 20:16

stranger = apostate. Hebrew. zur. See notes on Proverbs 2:16 ; Proverbs 5:3 . pledge of him. Supply Figure of speech Ellipsis ( App-6 ), "[Who has become security for] a foreign woman. " strange woman = foreign woman. Hebrew. nakar. See notes on Proverbs 2:16 ; Proverbs 5:3 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 20:15

"There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.""There is indeed gold, and many pearls; but a precious treasure are lips full of knowledge."[11] The implication here, as often stated in Proverbs, is that knowledge is far better than gold, or other such treasures. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 20:16

"Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners."This rendition seems to catch the idea here: "Anyone stupid enough to promise to be responsible for a stranger's debts ought to have his own property held to guarantee payment."[12] read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 20:16

Proverbs 20:16. And take a pledge of him for a strange woman— And pawn him to foreigners. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:15

15. The contrast denotes the greater value of knowledge (compare :-). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:16

16. Take his garment—implies severe exaction, justified by the surety's rashness. a strange woman—by some readings "strangers," but the former here, and in :-, is allowable, and strengthens the sense. The debauchee is less reliable than the merely careless. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 20:16

Solomon advised that a person who takes on the obligations of another person who is a stranger or a foreigner to him-is not very wise (cf. Proverbs 27:13). Such a stranger is a bad risk. If you lend to him, make sure you have some collateral, such as his garment or some other pledge, so he will repay you. The proverb encourages us to hold people to their obligations. Much more than simply giving a pledge for a prostitute must be in view. [Note: M. Dahood, "To Pawn One’s Cloak," Biblica 42... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 20:1-30

1. Raging] RV ’a brawler.’ Is deceived] RM ’reeleth.’ It makes a man sneer, quarrel and reel about. 2. Fear] the ’terror’ which he causes. Soul] RV ’life.’4. Read, ’In the autumn.. therefore when he seeketh,’ etc.: the first season begins about October, the second about April. 5. A clever cross-questioner elicits one’s plans. 8. Scattereth away] RM ’winnoweth’ (1 Kings 3:28).9. ’What mortal when he saw,Life’s voyage done, his heavenly Friend,Could ever yet dare tell Him fearlessly:“I have kept... read more