Proverbs 26:18-19

Other Translations of Proverbs 26:18-19

King James Version

¹⁸ As a mad man who casteth firebrands, firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks arrows, and death, ¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

English Standard Version

¹⁸ Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death ¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I am only joking!"

The Message

¹⁸ People who shrug off deliberate deceptions, saying, "I didn't mean it, I was only joking," ¹⁹ Are worse than careless campers who walk away from smoldering campfires.

New King James Version

¹⁸ Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, ¹⁹ Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was only joking!"

New Living Translation

¹⁸ Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon ¹⁹ is someone who lies to a friend and then says, "I was only joking."