Proverbs 26:19 · KJV
“So {is} the man {that} deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”
— Proverbs 26:19
As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, {firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks}
Where no wood is, {there} the fire goeth out: so where {there is} no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. {Where no...: Heb. Without wood} {talebearer: or, whisperer} {ceaseth: Heb. is silent}
Proverbs 26 — Context
He that passeth by, {and} meddleth with strife {belonging} not to him, {is like} one that taketh a dog by the ears. {meddleth: or, is enraged}
18As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, {firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks}
19So {is} the man {that} deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
20Where no wood is, {there} the fire goeth out: so where {there is} no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. {Where no...: Heb. Without wood} {talebearer: or, whisperer} {ceaseth: Heb. is silent}
21{As} coals {are} to burning coals, and wood to fire; so {is} a contentious man to kindle strife.
Cross References
Ephesians 5:4
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Proverbs 10:23
{It is} as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly {is} joy to {him that is} destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. {destitute...: Heb. void of heart}
Proverbs 14:9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous {there is} favour.
2 Peter 2:13
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, {as} they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots {they are} and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;