Proverbs 17:18
World English Bible (WEB)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
In context
16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
17 A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:18 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
- KJV King James Version
- A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
- 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.