Proverbs 26:19
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!””
Read Proverbs 26:19 in the flow of Proverbs26 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs26 to see the surrounding context.
“so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”
King James Version · Public Domain“So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, `Am not I playing?'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 26:19 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 10:23The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
- Proverbs 14:9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
- Ephesians 5:4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
- 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.
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