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Proverbs 17:18

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 17:18 - Amplified Bible

A man void of good sense gives a pledge and becomes security for another in the presence of his neighbor.

Proverbs 17:18 - American Standard Version

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

Proverbs 17:18 - Bible in Basic English

A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.

Proverbs 17:18 - Darby Bible

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

Proverbs 17:18 - English Standard Version

One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.

Proverbs 17:18 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 17:18 - La Biblia de las Americas

El hombre falto de entendimiento se compromete,
y sale fiador a favor de su pròjimo.

Proverbs 17:18 - The Message

It’s stupid to try to get something for nothing,
   or run up huge bills you can never pay.

 

Proverbs 17:18 - New American Standard Bible

A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

Proverbs 17:18 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El hombre falto de entendimiento se compromete,
Y sale fiador a favor de su pròjimo.

Proverbs 17:18 - World English Bible

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

Proverbs 17:18 - Young's Living Translation

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

Proverbs 17:18 - Additional Comments

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