Proverbs 17:18

A man void of vnderstanding striketh hands, and becommeth suretie in the presence of his friend.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
- English Revised Version

A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:18

17:18 Friend - Debtor, for whom being his friend, he becomes surety.