Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:18
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:18 Context
15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. 16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. 19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
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Other Translations
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 senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
- Darby Bible
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
- Webster's Bible
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
- World English Bible
A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A man void of understanding is he that striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- 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 senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
- Darby Bible
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
- Webster's Bible
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
- World English Bible
A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A man void of understanding is he that striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:18
17:18 Friend - Debtor, for whom being his friend, he becomes surety.