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Proverbs 17:18
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18 (A)A man devoid of [a]understanding [b]shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes [c]surety for his friend.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit. heart
  2. Proverbs 17:18 Lit. strikes the hands
  3. Proverbs 17:18 guaranty or collateral
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Proverbs 17:18
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18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge
    and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.

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Proverbs 17:18
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18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
    and puts up security for a neighbor.(A)

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