Proverbs 17:18
A man who lacketh understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
In Context
17A friend loveth at all times; But in adversity he is born a brother.
19He who loveth strife loveth transgression; He who raiseth high his gate seeketh ruin.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:15He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.
Proverbs 22:16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his wealth, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
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 →