Proverbs 17:18
What does Proverbs 17:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 22:16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
- Proverbs 20:16
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.
- Proverbs 22:26
Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Orof them that are sureties for debts.
- Proverbs 6:1
My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
- Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
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