Proverbs 26:18
What does Proverbs 26:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
KJV
King James Version · 1611As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As one who is off his head sends about flaming sticks and arrows of death,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862As <FI>one<Fi> pretending to be feeble, Who is casting sparks, arrows, and death,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As he is guilty that shooteth arrows, and lances unto death.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
Context
Cross references
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:
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