Proverbs 26:19

Modern English Version

so is the man who deceives his neighbor, and says, “I am only joking!”

Cross References

Ephesians 5:4

Let there be no filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse joking, which are not fitting. Instead, give thanks.

Proverbs 10:23

Doing evil is like sport to a fool; so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at atoning for sin, but among the upright there is good will.

2 Peter 2:13

They shall receive the wages of unrighteousness. They count it a pleasure to carouse in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes who revel in their own deception while they carouse together with you.

Proverbs 24:28

Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and deceive not with your lips.