Proverbs 26:19

American Standard Version (1901)

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

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Referenced Verses

  • Eph 5:4 : 4 nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
  • Prov 10:23 : 23 It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.
  • Prov 14:9 : 9 A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
  • Prov 15:21 : 21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
  • 2 Pet 2:13 : 13 suffering wrong as the hire of wrong-doing; [men] that count it pleasure to revel in the day-time, spots and blemishes, revelling in their deceivings while they feast with you;

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