Proverbs 26:18

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

King James Version · 1611

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

American Standard Version · 1901

As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

v.17He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.

v.18This passage

v.19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 25:18
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 7:23
Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.
Isaiah 50:11
Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that gird yourselves about with firebrands; walk ye in the flame of your fire, and among the brands that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of my hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
Genesis 49:23
The archers have sorely grieved him, And shot at him, and persecuted him: