Proverbs 17:18
Proverbs 17:18 King James Version (KJV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Proverbs 17:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man lacking common sense gives a pledge And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:18 The Message (MSG)
It’s stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills you can never pay.
Proverbs 17:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:18 New Century Version (NCV)
It is not wise to promise to pay what your neighbor owes.
Proverbs 17:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:18 New International Version (NIV)
One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.
Proverbs 17:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend.
Proverbs 17:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for a friend.