Proverbs 26:18

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Like a madman who shoots fiery arrows, arrows, and death,

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 49:23 : 23 With bitterness, archers attacked him; they shot at him with hostility.
  • Prov 7:23 : 23 Until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird rushing into a trap, not realizing it will cost him his life.
  • Prov 25:18 : 18 Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
  • Isa 50:11 : 11 But look, all of you who light fires and equip yourselves with burning torches, walk in the light of your fire and in the torches you have set ablaze. This you will receive from my hand: you will lie down in torment.

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    17Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is someone who meddles in a quarrel not their own.

  • Prov 25:18
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    18Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

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    22An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many transgressions.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Prov 16:27-30
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    27A worthless man plots evil, and his words are like a scorching fire.

    28A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

    29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

    30The one who winks with his eyes is plotting perverse things, and the one who purses his lips is bent on evil.

  • Prov 26:8-9
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    8Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

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  • Job 5:2
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    2For anger kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple.

  • Prov 15:18
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    18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.

  • Eccl 10:13
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    13The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.

  • Ps 64:3
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    3Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, from the tumult of those who practice wickedness.

  • Ps 120:4
    72%

    4Sharp arrows of a warrior, along with burning coals of the broom tree.

  • Prov 7:23
    72%

    23Until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird rushing into a trap, not realizing it will cost him his life.

  • Isa 9:18
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    18By the wrath of the LORD Almighty, the land is scorched, and the people are like fuel for the fire; no one spares his brother.

  • Prov 26:27
    72%

    27Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and the one who rolls a stone—it will come back upon them.

  • Eccl 10:9
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    9One who quarries stones may be hurt by them, and one who splits wood may be endangered by it.

  • Prov 10:18
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    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

  • Prov 26:6
    72%

    6Whoever sends a message by the hands of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

  • Prov 6:27
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    27Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?

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    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

  • Prov 22:24
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    24Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, and do not associate with one easily angered.

  • Prov 17:18-19
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    18A person who lacks sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for their neighbor.

    19Whoever loves transgression loves strife; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

  • Prov 6:14
    71%

    14He plots evil with deceit in his heart; he constantly stirs up dissension.

  • Prov 6:19
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    19a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

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    14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

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  • Nah 1:10
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    20If someone pushes another out of hatred or throws something at them with intent and the person dies,

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    11A rebellious person seeks only evil, so a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

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    70%

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  • Prov 29:9
    70%

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Jer 25:16
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    16They will drink, stagger, and act like madmen because of the sword I am sending among them.