Proverbs 17:18

New American Bible - revised edition

Those without sense give their hands in pledge, becoming surety for their neighbors.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:15

Harm will come to anyone going surety for another, but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.

Proverbs 20:16

Take the garment of the one who became surety for a stranger; if for foreigners, exact the pledge!

Proverbs 22:16

Oppressing the poor for enrichment, giving to the rich: both are sheer loss.