Proverbs 26:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 26:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 26:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 26:19 — KJV
“So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”
— Proverbs 26:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 26:19 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:19
“And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:19: neighbour, saith
“Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:19: neighbour, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will lay stumblingblocks before this people, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon them; the neighbour and his friend shall perish.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:19: neighbour, saith
“Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:19: neighbour, saith
“Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:19: neighbour, saith
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