Proverbs 17:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:18 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. understanding: Heb. heart" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:18 — KJV
“A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. understanding: Heb. heart”
— Proverbs 17:18 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:18 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:18
“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:18: void, understanding, heb
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void...: Heb. destitute of heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:18: void, understanding, heb
“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. destitute...: Heb. void of heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:18: void, understanding, heb
“And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. friendly...: Heb. to her heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:18: friend, heb, heart
“Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. Let me...: or, I find friendly: Heb. to the heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:18: friend, heb, heart
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