Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 17:18 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Proverbs 17:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. understanding: Heb. heart”
Proverbs 17:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Adam chasar-lev toqe'a khaf (אָדָם חֲסַר־לֵב תּוֹקֵעַ כָּף, a man lacking heart strikes palms). Striking hands symbolized legally binding agreements. Orev aravah lifney re'ehu (עֹרֵב עֲרָבָה לִפְנֵי רֵעֵהוּ, becoming surety before his friend). Becoming guarantor for another's debt was financially dangerous. Proverbs repeatedly warns against this practice (6:1-5, 11:15, 17:18, 20:16, 22:26-27, 27:13). While generosity is good, financially entangling yourself with others' debts is unwise. Give generous...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:18
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“but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.”
“if you have become collateral for your neighbor”
“of those who are collateral for debts.”
“Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.”
“both come to poverty.”