Proverbs 17:18
American King James Version (AKJV)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend.
Darby Bible (DBY)
A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
It's not a wise idea to make a pledge and guarantee a neighbor's debt.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
A man void of understanding is he that striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
King James Version (KJV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Webster Bible (Webster)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
World English Bible (WEB)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.