18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge

and puts up security for a neighbor.

18 A man void of understanding striketh hands,

And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt

or put up security for a friend.

18 A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge,

And becomes surety for his friend.

18 It is not wise to promise

to pay what your neighbor owes.

18 A man void of understanding striketh hands,

And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

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

18 A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake. 

He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend. 

18 One without sense enters an agreement

and puts up security for his friend.

18 It is senseless to give a pledge,

to become surety for a neighbor.

18 A person who lacks sense pledges;

he becomes security before his neighbor.

18 A man who has little sense agrees to pay what other people owe.

It isn’t wise to put up money for others.

18 A man lacking in sense pledges

And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.