Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009) One without sense enters an agreement and puts up security for his friend. New American Standard Bible (©1995) A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor. King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.) A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. International Standard Version (©2012) A man who lacks sense cosigns a loan, becoming a guarantor for his neighbor. King James 2000 Bible (©2003) A man void of understanding gives pledge, and becomes surety in the presence of his neighbor. American King James Version A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend. American Standard Version A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor. Douay-Rheims Bible A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend. Darby Bible Translation A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour. English Revised Version A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour. Webster's Bible Translation A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. World English Bible A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. Young's Literal Translation A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
Proverbs 6:1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, Proverbs 11:15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. Proverbs 22:26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
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