Proverbs 17:18
Other Translations of Proverbs 17:18
New International Version
18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.
English Standard Version
18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
The Message
18 It's stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills you can never pay.
New King James Version
18 A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend.
New Living Translation
18 It's poor judgment to guarantee another person's debt or put up security for a friend.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:18
Commentary on Proverbs 17:18
(Read Proverbs 17:18)
Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond.