Proverbs 17:18
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A man void of understanding striketh hands,.... With his friend's creditor, and becomes surety for him; and thereby acts…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Compare the marginal reference. Since nothing is nobler than the self-sacrifice of the true friend Pro 17:17, so nothing…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Though Solomon had commended friendship in adversity (Pro 17:17), yet let not any, under pretence of being generous to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
understanding Lit. heart, as in Pro 17:17.
surety See Pro 6:1 note.
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