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Proverbs 20:16

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Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.

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Verse 16. Strangers. For whom he has bound himself foolishly. Calmet. 6:1. All who have the care of others, must answer for them. Calmet.

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