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 A quoi sert l’argent dans la main de l’insensé? A acheter la sagesse?… Mais il n’a point de sens.

17 L’ami aime en tout temps, Et dans le malheur il se montre un frère.

18 L’homme dépourvu de sens prend des engagements, Il cautionne son prochain.

19 Celui qui aime les querelles aime le péché; Celui qui élève sa porte cherche la ruine.

20 Un cœur faux ne trouve pas le bonheur, Et celui dont la langue est perverse tombe dans le malheur.

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What Does Proverbs 17:18 Mean?

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