Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.In other versions
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
ASV
A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
BBE
A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
DBY
A man void of understanding strikes hands, And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
WEB
A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
YLT
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes guarantor in the presence of his friend.
ENG
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
WBT
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
BSB
In context
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.