Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:18
American Standard Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Amplified® Bible
A man void of good sense gives a pledge and becomes security for another in the presence of his neighbor.
Contemporary English Version
It's stupid to guarantee someone else's loan.
Darby English Version
A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
Good News Bible
Only someone with no sense would promise to be responsible for someone else's debts.
King James Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
New American Standard Bible
A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
New International Version
A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge
and puts up security for his neighbor.
New King James Version
A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes surety for his friend.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
Revised Standard Version
A man without sense gives a pledge, and becomes surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Young's Literal Translation
A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.