Proverbs 17:18
A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
In Context
19A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;
Cross References
Proverbs 11:15A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.
Proverbs 22:16He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.
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 →