Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 27:13 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Proverbs 27:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 27 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.”
Proverbs 27:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 27:13
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger—This legal advice warns against careless financial guarantees. Hebrew ʿārab (עָרַב, surety) means pledging oneself for another's debt. Take a pledge (ḥābal, חָבַל) means seize collateral. For a strange woman (nokrîyâ, נָכְרִיָּה) may refer to a foreigner or adulteress—both suggesting foolish judgment.This verse (repeated in 20:16) protects lenders from those with poor judgment. Someone willing to guarantee debts for unknown strangers or immoral relationships lacks discernment. The New Testament echoes this caution about hasty suretyship (Proverbs ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:13
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“Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.”
“if you have become collateral for your neighbor”
“of those who are collateral for debts.”
“you shall restore it to him before the sun goes down”