Proverbs 17:18
A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
In Context
17A friende loueth at all times: and a brother is borne for aduersitie.
19He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:15Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
Proverbs 22:16Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.
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 →