18A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.


In Context

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

16 What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

17 He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.

18 A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

19 He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

20 He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.

Proverbs 17:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:18A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:18A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:18A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:18A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:18A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:18A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:18A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.