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Proverbs 17:18

World English Bible

A man void of understanding strikes hands,
and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

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Proverbs 17:18 in other translations

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 in context

  1. 16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
    since he has no understanding?
  2. 17A friend loves at all times;
    and a brother is born for adversity.
  3. 18A man void of understanding strikes hands,
    and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
  4. 19He who loves disobedience loves strife.
    One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
  5. 20One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
    and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.