Proverbs 17:18
Who so promiseth by the hande and is suretie for his neighbour, he is a foole.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
In Context
17He is a frende that alway loueth, and in aduersitie a man shall knowe who is his brother.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:15He that is suretie for a straunger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretishyp is sure.
Proverbs 22:16Who so doth a poore man wrong, to increase his owne [riches] and geueth vnto the ryche, at the last commeth to pouertie hym selfe.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:18
True Friendship. 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. This intimates the strength of those bonds by which we are bound to each other and which we ought to be sensible of. 1. Friends must be constant to each other at all times. That is not true friendship which is not constant; it will be so if it be sincere, and actuated by a good principle. Those that are fanciful or selfish in their friendship will love no longer than their humour is pleased and their interest served, and… Read the whole commentary →