Proverbs 26:19
So is the man who deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, “Was I not in sport?”
Noyes Bible
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 That casteth about darts, arrows, and death,
20Where there is no wood, the fire goeth out; So, where there is no talebearer, contention ceaseth.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:9Fools make a mock at sin; But with the upright is favor.
Ephesians 5:4neither obscenity, nor foolish talking, nor indecent jesting, which are not becoming; but rather giving of thanks.
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 →