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


In Context

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

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 neighbour.

19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high 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 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

17:18A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

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 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.