Proverbs 17:18
A man having no sense makes binding promises 1 and becomes responsible for his neighbor's debts. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 is loving at all times 1 and a brother is born for times of trouble. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 11:15Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm, 1 but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe. 1
Proverbs 22:16The one who oppresses poor people to increase his wealth, 1 or gives to rich people, will come to poverty. 1
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 →