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Proverbs 17:18

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A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

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

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