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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Compare the marginal reference. Since nothing is nobler than the self-sacrifice of the true friend (Proverbs 17:17), so nothing is more…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the presence of his friend.— Or, With his neighbour. (For the same warning, compare to Proverbs 6:1 and following.)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A man void of understanding strikes hands With his friend's creditor, and becomes surety for him; and thereby acts a very…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let no one wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for humanity was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for He was able to discharge th…

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