Proverbs 26:19

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:19

BSB

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

AKJV

So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and said, Am not I in sport?

CPDV

so also is the man who harms his friend by deceitfulness. And when he has been apprehended, he says, "I did it jokingly."

ERV

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

NHEB

is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"

SMT

So the man deceiving his neighbor and saying, Am I not sporting?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 26:19

SoisthemanH376Noun MasculinethatdeceivethH7411VerbhisneighbourH7453Noun MasculineandsaithH559VerbAmnotIinsportH7832Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 26:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 26:19

Summary

Deceiver claims mischief was merely joking.

Event

Deceiver justifies harmful action

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC