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 ¿De qué sirve el precio en la mano del necio para comprar sabiduría, no teniendo entendimiento?

17 En todo tiempo ama el amigo; y el hermano para la angustia es nacido.

18 El hombre falto de entendimiento toca la mano, fiando á otro delante de su amigo.

19 La prevaricación ama el que ama pleito; y el que alza su portada, quebrantamiento busca.

20 El perverso de corazón nunca hallará bien: y el que revuelve con su lengua, caerá en mal.

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What Does Proverbs 17:18 Mean?

Proverbs 17:18 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 17. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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