Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
that's what someone is like who lies to his neighbor and then says, "I was joking, wasn't I?"
New American Standard Bible
And says, “
King James Version
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Holman Bible
and says, “I was only joking!”
A Conservative Version
so is the man who deceives his neighbor, and says, Am I not in sport?
American Standard Version
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
Amplified
So is the man who deceives his neighbor (acquaintance, friend)
And then says, “Was I not joking?”
Bible in Basic English
So is the man who gets the better of his neighbour by deceit, and says, Am I not doing so in sport?
Darby Translation
so is a man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?
Julia Smith Translation
So the man deceiving his neighbor and saying, Am I not sporting?
King James 2000
So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and says, Am I not jesting?
Lexham Expanded Bible
so [is] a man who deceives his neighbor, but says "Am I not joking?"
Modern King James verseion
so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And then sayeth he, "I did it but in sport!"
NET Bible
so is a person who deceives his neighbor, and says, "Was I not only joking?"
New Heart English Bible
is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"
The Emphasized Bible
So, is a man who deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Was not, I, in sport?
Webster
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, and saith, Am not I in sport?
World English Bible
is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"
Youngs Literal Translation
So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, 'Am not I playing?'
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 26:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Fools
18 Like the maniac who shoots fiery darts and deadly arrows 19 that's what someone is like who lies to his neighbor and then says, "I was joking, wasn't I?" 20 Without wood, the fire goes out. Without a gossip, contention stops.
Cross References
Ephesians 5:4
Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.
Proverbs 10:23
Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.
Proverbs 15:21
Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly.
2 Peter 2:13
suffering harm as punishment for their wrongdoing. They take pleasure in wild parties in broad daylight. They are stains and blemishes, reveling in their deceitful pleasures while they eat with you.