Proverbs 17:18 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.”
Proverbs 17:18 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 17:18 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 17:18 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.”
Proverbs 17:18 — World English Bible
Proverbs 17:18 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor. ”
Proverbs 17:18 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 17:18 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.”
Proverbs 17:18 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 17:18 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour. ”
Proverbs 17:18 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 17:18 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.”
Proverbs 17:18 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 17:18 in Context — Proverbs 17
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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What Does Proverbs 17:18 Mean?
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