Proverbs 17:18

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

A man wanting heart will strike the hand, pledging a pledge before his friend.

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The evil one shall become evil, for he became surety for a stranger: and he hating those striking hands being secure.

Take his garment that became surety for a stranger: and bind him by a pledge for strange women.

He oppressing the poor one to increase for himself, he gave to the rich; also to want