King James Bible
KJVA man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:18
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:18 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. | |
World English BibleWEB | A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend. |
American Standard Version
ASVA man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
English Revised Version
ERVA man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
World English Bible
WEBA man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
American King James Version
AKJVA man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.
King James Bible
KJVA man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
American Standard Version
ASVA man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
English Revised Version
ERVA man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
World English Bible
WEBA man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
American King James Version
AKJVA man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.