A man void of understanding strikes hands,
and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 17:18 in context
Proverbs 17:15–21
15
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
16
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
since he has no understanding?
17
A friend loves at all times;
and a brother is born for adversity.
18
Selected verse
A man void of understanding strikes hands,
and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19
He who loves disobedience loves strife.
One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20
One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
21
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.
The father of a fool has no joy.
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