Proverbs 17:18
King James Version (KJV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
World English Bible (WEB)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:18 Cross References
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
