Proverbs 17:18
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
In context
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:18 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
- KJV King James Version
- A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
- WEB World English Bible
- A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.