Proverbs 26:19

Translations

Modern

…so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

Traditional

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

Literal

…so is the man who has deceived his neighbor, and he says, “Am I not playing?”

Latin

…ita vir fraudulenter nocet amico suo, et cum fuerit deprehensus dicit: Ludens feci.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

…so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

Notes

Proverbs 26:18–19

Lies are very dangerous because they make people act on false information. Liars cannot later claim they were only joking (see Proverbs 6:16–19; 14:5, 25; 25:18).

Related verses

Ephesians 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
Proverbs 10:23
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
2 Peter 2:13
The harm they will suffer is the wages of their wickedness. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deception as they feast with you.

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Co-Signing Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning I Am Only Joking Joking Making Fun of Others

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