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


In Context

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent- the Lord detests them both.

16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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

19 He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction.

20 A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

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 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 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.