Matthew Henry · Verse 18
Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond.
Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
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WEBBE
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.
BSB
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
KJV
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
ASV
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
BBE
A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
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