Proverbs 26:19
so is a man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
In Context
18As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
20Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:9Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.
Ephesians 5:4and filthiness and foolish talking, or jesting, which are not convenient; but rather thanksgiving.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:19-20
18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? See here, 1. How mischievous those are that make no scruple of deceiving their neighbours; they are as madmen that cast firebrands, arrows, and death, so much hurt may they do by their deceits. They value themselves upon it as polite cunning men, but really they are as madmen. There is not a greater madness in the world than a wilful sin. It is not only the passionate furious man,… Read the whole commentary →