Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 6:1
My son, if you have become surety (guaranteed a debt or obligation) for your neighbor,
If you have given your pledge for [the debt of] a stranger or another [outside your family],
Proverbs 20:16

[The judge tells the creditor], “Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge [when he guarantees a loan] for foreigners.”
Proverbs 22:26

Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.
Exodus 22:26
If you ever take your [poor] neighbor’s robe in pledge, you must return it to him before sunset,