Proverbs 26:19

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“so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!””

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BSBPD

“so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, `Am not I playing?'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 26:19 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 10:23The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
  2. Proverbs 14:9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
  3. Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
  4. Ephesians 5:4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
  5. 2 Peter 2:13The harm they will suffer is the wages of their wickedness. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deception as they feast with you.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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