Proverbs 17:18

Proverbs 17:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge

and puts up security for a neighbor.

18A person lacking in 17:18 Lit heartsense shakes hands

And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

18A man lacking in sense pledges

And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

18A man lacking common sense gives a pledge

And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.

18A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge

and puts up security for his neighbor.

18A person who has no sense agrees to pay what other people owe.

It isn’t wise to promise to pay other people’s bills.