A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
What does Proverbs 17:18 mean?
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.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 17:17-18 and alongside a few nearby related passages.