Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:18
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Berean Standard Bible
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
King James Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
World English Bible
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
American Standard Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
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