Proverbs 17:18 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | A man | אָדָ֣ם | h120 |
| 1 | void | חֲסַר | h2638 |
| 2 | of understanding | לֵ֭ב | h3820 |
| 3 | striketh | תּוֹקֵ֣עַ | h8628 |
| 4 | hands | כָּ֑ף | h3709 |
| 5 | and becometh | עֹרֵ֥ב | h6148 |
| 6 | surety | עֲ֝רֻבָּ֗ה | h6161 |
| 7 | in the presence | לִפְנֵ֥י | h6440 |
| 8 | of his friend | רֵעֵֽהוּ׃ | h7453 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
World English Bible (WEB)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.