Proverbs 26:19
is the one who deceives his neighbor 1 and says, “Was I not telling a joke?” 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
In Context
18Like a madman who shoots burning arrows, 1
20For lack of wood, the fire goes out; 1 and where there is no gossiper quarreling ceases. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 14:9Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed, 1 but among the upright favor is shared. 1
Ephesians 5:4Let there be no filthiness, no foolish talk, and no crude jokes—all of which are improper. Instead there should be 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 →