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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />is one who deceives their neighbor and says, &#8220I was only joking!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />is someone who lies to a friend and then says, “I was only joking.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>Is</i> the man <i>who</i> deceives his neighbor, And says, “I was only joking!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So is a person who deceives his neighbor, And says, “Was I not joking?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, &#8220Was I not joking?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, “Was I not joking?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, “Am I not joking?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So is the man who deceives his neighbor (acquaintance, friend) And then says, “Was I not joking?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so is the person who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, &#8220I was only joking!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />than to cheat someone and say, "I was only fooling!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />so is the person who tricks his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />that's what someone is like who lies to his neighbor and then says, "I was joking, wasn't I?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so is a person who deceives his neighbor, and says, "Was I not only joking?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, and saith, Am not I in sport?<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />So has a man deceived his neighbor, "" And has said, “Am I not playing?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, 'Am not I playing?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />So the man deceiving his neighbor and saying, Am I not sporting?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So is the man that hurteth his friend deceitfully: and when he is taken, saith: I did it in jest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />so also is the man who harms his friend by deceitfulness. And when he has been apprehended, he says, “I did it jokingly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Such are those who deceive their neighbor, and then say, “I was only joking.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so is one who deceives a neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So is the man who deceives his neighbor; when he is caught, he says, I was merely jesting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and when it is known, says, "I was just joking.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, And saith: 'Am not I in sport?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/26-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5406" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/26.htm">Similitudes and Instructions</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows, <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên- (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">so</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7411.htm" title="7411: rim·māh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To hurl, to shoot, to delude, betray. A primitive root; to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray.">who deceives</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">his neighbor</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and says,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">“I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hălō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">was only</a> <a href="/hebrew/7832.htm" title="7832: mə·śa·ḥêq (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To laugh. A primitive root; to laugh; by implication, to play.">joking!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">Ephesians 5:4</a></span><br />Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-10</a></span><br />In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a></span><br />Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32</a></span><br />Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Galatians 5:15</a></span><br />But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm">2 Timothy 2:16</a></span><br />But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a></span><br />to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12-14</a></span><br />The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-13.htm">Psalm 34:13</a></span><br />Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2-4</a></span><br />Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. / You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah / You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5</a></span><br />Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Proverbs 10:18-19</a></span><br />The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. / When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and said, Am not I in sport?</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-23.htm">Proverbs 10:23</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Proverbs 14:9</a></b></br> Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous <i>there is</i> favour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">Proverbs 15:21</a></b></br> Folly <i>is</i> joy to <i>him that is</i> destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/25-24.htm">Better</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-28.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/job/13-9.htm">Deceives</a> <a href="/job/13-9.htm">Deceiveth</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/genesis/19-14.htm">Joking</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-31.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-28.htm">Sport</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Better</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-13.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Deceives</a> <a href="/john/7-12.htm">Deceiveth</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-21.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/genesis/19-14.htm">Joking</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-10.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-22.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-8.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Sport</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm">observations about fools</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">about sluggards</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">and about contentious busybodies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>so is the man who deceives his neighbor</b><br>This phrase highlights the moral and ethical implications of deceit. In biblical context, deception is often condemned as it breaks the trust and harmony within a community. The Hebrew culture placed a high value on community relationships, and deceit was seen as a direct threat to social cohesion. The Bible frequently warns against deceit (e.g., <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Psalm 101:7</a>, <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a>) and emphasizes truthfulness as a reflection of God's character. Deception is also seen as a tool of the enemy, as Satan is described as the "father of lies" (<a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a>). This phrase serves as a warning against the casual or intentional harm that deceit can cause to one's neighbor, which is contrary to the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>, <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a>).<p><b>and says, “I was only joking!”</b><br>This part of the verse addresses the common excuse used to downplay the seriousness of deceit. In ancient times, as today, humor could be used as a cover for harmful intentions. The Bible acknowledges the power of words and the potential for them to cause harm (<a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>). The phrase "I was only joking" can be seen as an attempt to avoid responsibility for one's actions, which is contrary to biblical teachings on accountability and repentance (<a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13, 1</a> <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>). This behavior reflects a lack of integrity and sincerity, which are highly valued in Scripture. The verse serves as a reminder that words have consequences and that one should be mindful of their impact on others, aligning with the biblical call to speak truthfully and lovingly (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceiver.htm">The Deceiver</a></b><br>This refers to an individual who engages in deceitful behavior, particularly towards their neighbor, and then attempts to dismiss the seriousness of their actions by claiming it was a joke.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_neighbor.htm">The Neighbor</a></b><br>Represents anyone in close proximity or relationship to the deceiver, highlighting the relational aspect of the deceit.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_deception.htm">The Act of Deception</a></b><br>The event of misleading or tricking someone, which is the central action being addressed in this proverb.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_deception.htm">The Seriousness of Deception</a></b><br>Deception is not a trivial matter. The Hebrew root for "deceives" (ramah) implies intentional misleading, which is a serious offense in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_on_relationships.htm">The Impact on Relationships</a></b><br>Deceit damages trust and can harm relationships. As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors, which includes being honest and trustworthy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_dismissing_sin.htm">The Danger of Dismissing Sin</a></b><br>Claiming "I was only joking" minimizes the sin and its impact. We must take responsibility for our words and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_integrity.htm">The Call to Integrity</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to live with integrity, ensuring our words align with our actions and reflect the truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_accountability.htm">The Importance of Accountability</a></b><br>We must hold ourselves accountable for our words, understanding that God values truth and honesty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_christians_engage_in_pranks.htm">Should Christians engage in pranks?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_israelites_use_water_reflections_metaphorically.htm">Proverbs 27:19 - Is there concrete evidence that ancient Israelites commonly used water reflections as a metaphor for self-examination, or does this reveal possible cultural borrowing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_29_26_clash_with_human_justice.htm">Proverbs 29:26 declares true justice comes solely from the LORD; does this clash with other biblical passages endorsing human justice systems?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_eugenics.htm">What is the Bible's stance on eugenics?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/26-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">so</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּֽן־</span> <span class="translit">(kên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֭ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who deceives</span><br /><span class="heb">רִמָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rim·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7411.htm">Strong's 7411: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hurl, to shoot, to delude, betray</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his neighbor</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵעֵ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and says,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אָמַ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was only</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲ‍ֽלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(hălō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">joking!”</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׂחֵ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(mə·śa·ḥêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7832.htm">Strong's 7832: </a> </span><span class="str2">To laugh, to play</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/26-19.htm">Proverbs 26:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/26-19.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 26:19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor (Prov. 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