Proverbs 17:18 | |
NASB: A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake. He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. ASV: A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor. BBE: A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour. DBY: A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour. JPS: A man void of understanding is he that striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour. WBS: A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. WEB: A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. YLT: A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend. | |
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