Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 17
Proverbs 17:18 in different translations
English
KJV (66 books)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
ASV
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
DRA
A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
FBV
It's not a wise idea to make a pledge and guarantee a neighbor's debt.
GNV
A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.
JPS
A man void of understanding is he that striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
LSV
A man lacking heart is striking hands, || He becomes a guarantor before his friend.
NASB
A person lacking in sense shakes hands And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor. NASB 2020
NIV (US)
One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.
NIV (UK)
One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbour.
OJB
Adam devoid of lev shaketh hands in pledge, and becometh the security deposit for his neighbor.
RV
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
T4T
If someone borrows money from another person, it is foolish for you to promise [IDM] that you will pay the money back if that other person is unable to pay back the money that he borrowed.
WEB (US)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
WEB (UK)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.
Russian
Заокская (Кулаков)
Безрассуден тот, кто берет на себя долг другого, ручается за соседа.
СП (БЛ)
Только глупый берёт на себя ответственность за долги другого.