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Proverbs 17:18

Money and wealthWisdom

16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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

19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

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BSB
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
KJV
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
WEB
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
ASV
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
DARBY
A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
BLB
A man lacking heart is one striking hands, pledging a pledge before the face of his friend.
ÅB
Et menneske som ikke har forstand, gir håndslag og går i borgen hos sin neste.
OTB
Den som mangler forstand slår hånden i pant og blir kausjonist for en nabo.
B1930
Et menneske som ikke har forstand, gir håndslag og går i borgen hos sin næste.

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