Proverbs 26:19

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

"So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" - Proverbs 26:19
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What does Proverbs 26:19 mean?

Proverbs 26:19 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" This verse from the Book of Proverbs offers profound wisdom on the consequences of deceit and the harm it can cause in relationships. As with…

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Deception in the Name of Sport: A Call to Integrity

As we navigate through the intricate web of human relationships, Proverbs 26:19 starkly reminds us of the perilous consequences of deceit cloaked in benign intentions. The verse reads: "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" At first glance…

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A Prayer for Truth and Integrity in Our Relationships

Heavenly Father, As I sit in Your presence today, I am reminded of the wisdom that flows from Your Word, particularly from the book of Proverbs. I reflect on Proverbs 26:19, which states, "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" Lord, these…

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Proverbs 26:19 - "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?"
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Proverbs 26:20
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Proverbs 19:8
Genesis 19-26
Matthew 19:26
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Proverbs 26:7 - "The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools."
Proverbs 26:3 - "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back."
Proverbs 26:13 - "The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets."
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Proverbs 15:26 - "The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words."
Proverbs 16:26 - "He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him."
Proverbs 20:26 - "A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them."
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Proverbs 26:22 - "The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 17:26 - "Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity."
Proverbs 22:26 - "Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts."
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Proverbs 4:26 - "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established."