Hand. Agreements were made by shaking hands, Isaias lxii. 8. (Xenophon, Anab. iii.) Stranger. Septuagint, "enemy. "He will presently be such, or thy friend's creditor will soon lay hold on thee. By standing surety for another, we expose ourselves to be ruined by his negligence. (Calmet) The Persians had a horror chiefly of lying and debts. (Herodotus i. 138.) All sureties are not condemned, but only such as are inconsiderate. (Menochius) A diligent compliance with engagements is commended. (Worthington)

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