Proverbs 26:19 “so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!””

Proverbs 26:19

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

So dealeth the deceitfull man with his friend and sayth, Am not I in sport?

Darby Translation

so is a man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

So is the man who gets the better of his neighbour by deceit, and says, Am I not doing so in sport?

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Cross references

“and”

Ephesians 5:4 Proverbs 10:23 Proverbs 14:9 Proverbs 15:21 2 Peter 2:13

Ephesians 5:4 · BSB

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

Proverbs 10:23 · BSB

The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

Proverbs 14:9 · BSB

Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

Proverbs 15:21 · BSB

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

2 Peter 2:13 · BSB

The 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 references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,

20Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

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