Proverbs 17:18

Translation Comparison (18 available)

Original Language Text
hebrew
אָדָ֣ם חֲסַר לֵ֭ב תּוֹקֵ֣עַ כָּ֑ף עֹרֵ֥ב עֲ֝רֻבָּ֗ה לִ/פְנֵ֥י רֵעֵֽ/הוּ
English Translation
A man lacking heart strikes his friend in front of a ravenous wolf.

A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.

A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.

A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

Sensible people focus on wisdom, but the eyes of stupid people are always wandering.

A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.

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

A man lacking heart is striking hands, || He becomes a guarantor before his friend.

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

It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt<br>or put up security for a friend.<br>

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

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 neighbour.

A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.