Proverbs 26:19

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.18As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

v.19This passage

v.20For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

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

Proverbs 10:23
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.
Ephesians 5:4
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Proverbs 14:9
A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
2 Peter 2:13
suffering wrong as the hire of wrong-doing; men that count it pleasure to revel in the day-time, spots and blemishes, revelling in their deceivings while they feast with you;