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Selected Verse: Proverbs 17:18 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Pr 17:18 |
King James |
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
(Compare Pro 6:1-5; Pro 11:15).
in the presence, &c.--that is, he either fails to consult his friend, or to follow his advice. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Compare the marginal reference. Since nothing is nobler than the self-sacrifice of the true friend Pro 17:17, so nothing is more contemptible than the weakness which allows itself to be sacrificed for the sake of worthless associates.
In the presence of his friend - i. e., "On behalf of" or "to his friend for some third person." |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Friend - Debtor, for whom being his friend, he becomes surety. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Striketh hands - Striking each other's hands, or shaking hands, was anciently the form in concluding a contract. See notes on Pro 6:1. |
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,