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18 A man lacking judgment shakes hands on a deal
and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

19 He who loves sin loves strife.
One who builds a high gate invites destruction.

20 A perverse heart finds nothing good
a devious tongue falls into trouble.

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18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
    and puts up security for a neighbor.(A)

19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
    whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
    one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

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