Proverbs 27:13 nasb — Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.

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"Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge."

— Proverbs 27:13, NASB

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“Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.”
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Proverbs 27 — Context

Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend, And do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.

A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty.

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.

He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be reckoned a curse to him.

A constant dripping on a day of steady rain And a contentious woman are alike;

He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.

Proverbs 27:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 27:13 say?

Proverbs 27:13 in the NASB reads: “Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.”

Where is Proverbs 27:13 in the Bible?

Proverbs 27:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 13.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 27:13.

What translation should I read Proverbs 27:13 in?

Proverbs 27:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 27:13?

Proverbs 27:13 reads (NASB): “Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 27:13 nasb — Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.

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