Proverbs 17:18

New King James Version

A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:15

He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure.

Proverbs 20:16

Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger, And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

Proverbs 22:16

He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.