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16 Take his garment, for he has given security to a stranger,
    and on behalf of a foreigner—take it as pledge.
17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet for the man,
    but afterward, his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 A plan[a] will be established by advice,
    and with guidance make war.

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  1. Proverbs 20:18 Hebrew “plans”

16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
    hold it in pledge(A) if it is done for an outsider.(B)

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,(C)
    but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.(D)

18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(E)

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