Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.
World English Bible British
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 loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
Proverbs 22:16Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
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 →