18 A man lacking in [a]sense [b](A)pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who (B)loves transgression loves strife;
He who (C)raises his door seeks destruction.
20 He who has a crooked [c]mind (D)finds no good,
And he who is (E)perverted in his language falls into evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 17:18 Lit shakes hands
  3. Proverbs 17:20 Lit heart