Proverbs 26:19
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So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
In other translations
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 10:23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
- Ephesians 5:4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
- 2 Peter 2:13And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;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.
- Proverbs 14:9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
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