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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 17) Proverbs 17:18 KJV
"A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend."
Proverbs Chapter 17, Verse 18
Proverbs 17:18 in Context (Verses 15–21 KJV)
15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.*
19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.*
21
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.