VERSE STUDY • KJV

Proverbs 17:18

A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

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A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.

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.

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HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION

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