Proverbs 26:18-19

“As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”

"As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" - Proverbs 26:18-19
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What does Proverbs 26:18-19 mean?

Proverbs 26:18-19 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, so is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" This verse is rich with symbolism and meaning, and it delves into the themes of…

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The Seriousness of Joking: A Warning Against Deception

Proverbs 26:18-19 delivers a powerful warning about the implications of our words and actions. The text reads: "Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, I was only joking!" At first glance, one might find this…

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A Prayer for Truth and Integrity

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humbled hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance in navigating the complexities of our relationships. Your Word in Proverbs 26:18-19 reminds us of the serious consequences of deception and the insincerity that can taint our interactions…

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Proverbs 26:18-19 - "Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was only joking!""
Proverbs 26:18 - "As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,"
Proverbs 26:19 - "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?"
Proverbs 30:18-19 – "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand."
Proverbs 19:26 - "He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach."
Proverbs 30:18-19 – "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand."
Proverbs 19:18 - "Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying."
Proverbs 18:19 - "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle."
"As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death," - Proverbs 26:18
Proverbs 30:18-19 – "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand."
"So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" - Proverbs 26:19
Proverbs 15:18-19 - "A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway."
Proverbs 14:17-19 - "17: A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. 18: The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19: Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous."
Proverbs 30:18-19 - "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a young woman."
"He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach." - Proverbs 19:26
"Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying." - Proverbs 19:18
"A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle." - Proverbs 18:19
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Proverbs 26:26 - "Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation."
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