Proverbs 17:18

Modern

A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

Traditional

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

Literal

A man lacking heart is one striking hands, pledging a pledge before the face of his friend.

Latin

Stultus homo plaudet manibus, cum spoponderit pro amico suo.

Hebrew

English

A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

This message is repeated in Proverbs 6:1–5; 11:15; 20:16; 22:26; 27:13.

Proverbs 11:15
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
Proverbs 6:1–5
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
Proverbs 22:26–27
Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.
Proverbs 20:16
Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
Proverbs 22:16
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.