Pro 20:16 | TNotes | STEP | 20:16 // 27:13 A wise lender gets security or a deposit on a loan. A stranger was an Israelite unknown to a lender, who required security. Proverbs warns the wise to avoid borrowing altogether (see 6:1-2 ). • The message of this proverb is repeated in 6:1-5 ; 11:15 ; 17:18 ; 22:26 .

‏ Proverbs 20:16

20:16 ^a // 27:13 ^b A wise lender gets security or a deposit on a loan. A stranger was an Israelite unknown to a lender, who required security. Proverbs warns the wise to avoid borrowing altogether (see 6:1-2 ^c).

• The message of this proverb is repeated in 6:1-5 ^d; 11:15 ^e; 17:18 ^f; 22:26 ^g.