16 Take a man's garment when he has given surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge when he gives 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.