Proverbs 17:18 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁸ One without sense enters an agreement and puts up security for his friend.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁸ A man void of good sense gives a pledge and becomes security for another in the presence of his neighbor.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

Common English Bible

¹⁸ One with no sense shakes hands on a deal, securing a loan for a friend.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend.

Proverbs 17:18 Cross References

Proverbs 11:15

If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

Proverbs 20:16

Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.

Proverbs 22:16

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich #– #both lead only to poverty.