Proverbs 17:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.”
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“A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.”
King James Version · Public Domain“A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 17:18 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 6:1My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
- Proverbs 11:15He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
- Proverbs 20:16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
- Proverbs 22:16Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
- Proverbs 22:26Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.
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