Proverbs 17:18
King James Version (KJV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
In context
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Proverbs 17:18 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for 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.