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 Para que serve o dinheiro na mão do tolo, já que ele não tem interesse em obter sabedoria?

17 O amigo ama em todo tempo, e o irmão nasce para [ajudar] na angústia.

18 O homem imprudente assume compromisso, ficando como fiador de seu próximo.

19 Quem ama a briga, ama a transgressão; quem constrói alta sua porta busca ruína.

20 O perverso de coração nunca encontrará o bem; e quem distorce [as palavras de] sua língua cairá no mal.

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What Does Proverbs 17:18 Mean?

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