16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for foreigners.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:16

Commentary on Proverbs 20:16

(Read Proverbs 20:16)

Those ruin themselves who entangle themselves in rash suretiship. Also those who are in league with abandoned women. Place no confidence in either.