Proverbs 26:18-19
Legacy Standard Bible
18 Like a madman who shoots
(A)Firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 So is the man who (B)deceives his neighbor,
And says, “(C)Am I not joking?”
Proverbs 26:18-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
18 A person who deceives his neighbor and then says, “I was only joking,”
19 is like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:19 Elements of verses 18 and 19 were rearranged to get smooth English word order.
Proverbs 26:18-19
New International Version
18 Like a maniac shooting
flaming arrows of death
19 is one who deceives their neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
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