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


In Context

15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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 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 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 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.