Proverbs 17:18
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- 62 Heb “heart”; , “a man void of understanding”; “a man lacking in judgment.”
- 63 The phrase “in pledge” is supplied for the sake of clarification.
- 64 The line uses the participle עֹרֵב (’orev) with its cognate accusative עֲרֻבָּה (’arubah), “who pledges a pledge.”
- 65 It is foolish to pledge security for someone’s loans (e.g., Prov 6:1–5).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
One who lacks sense gives a pledge
and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
and puts up security for a neighbor.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
One without sense enters an agreement
and puts up security for his friend.
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NLTNew Living Translation
It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for a friend.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A person who lacks sense pledges;
he becomes security before his neighbor.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands,
And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
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