Proverbs 26:19

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, `Am not I playing?'

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Referenced Verses

  • Eph 5:4 : 4 also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting, -- the things not fit -- but rather thanksgiving;
  • Prov 10:23 : 23 To execute inventions `is' as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
  • Prov 14:9 : 9 Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright -- a pleasing thing.
  • Prov 15:21 : 21 Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.
  • 2 Pet 2:13 : 13 about to receive a reward of unrighteousness, pleasures counting the luxury in the day, spots and blemishes, luxuriating in their deceits, feasting with you,

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