Catholic Public Domain Version
"A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend. "
— Proverbs 17:18, Catholic Public Domain Version
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.”
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor. ”
“A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.”
“The one who lacks sense strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.”
“A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.”
“A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.”
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.”
Those who justify the impious, and those who condemn the just, both are abominable with God.
What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.
Whoever is a friend loves at all times. And a brother is proved by distress.
A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend.
Whoever dwells on discord loves disputes. And whoever exalts his door seeks ruin.
Whoever is of a perverse heart shall not find good. And whoever turns his tongue shall fall into evil.
A foolish one is born into his own disgrace. But his father will not rejoice in one who is senseless.