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Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Proverbs 17:18 · King James Version
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Proverbs 17:18 in other translations
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
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In context
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
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