Pro 20:16 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 16. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger ] I suppose the meaning to be, If a stranger or unknown person become surety in a case, greater caution should be used, and such security taken from this stranger as would prevent him from running away from his engagements.

‏ Proverbs 20:16

Verse 16. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger] I suppose the meaning to be, If a stranger or unknown person become surety in a case, greater caution should be used, and such security taken from this stranger as would prevent him from running away from his engagements.