World English Bible
"A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor."
— Proverbs 17:18, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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.”
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.