Proverbs 26:18–20
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. flames or sparkes.
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport?
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. without wood.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, whisperer.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. is silent.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 22.10.
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From verse 18
- Proverbs 25:18Rank 1 from verse 18
- Isaiah 50:11Rank 2 from verse 18
11Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
11*Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compasse your selues about with sparks: walke in the light of your fire, and in the sparkes that ye haue kindled. This shall ye haue of mine hand, yee shall lie downe in sorrow.
- Proverbs 7:23Rank 3 from verse 18
- Genesis 49:23Rank 4 from verse 18
From verse 19
- Ephesians 5:4Rank 1 from verse 19
- Proverbs 10:23Rank 2 from verse 19
- Proverbs 14:9Rank 3 from verse 19
- Proverbs 15:21Rank 4 from verse 19
- 2 Peter 2:13Rank 5 from verse 19
13And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
13And shall receiue the reward of vnrighteousnesse, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time: Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselues with their owne deceiuings, while they feast with you:
From verse 20
- Proverbs 16:28Rank 1 from verse 20
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquitie: so is the tongue amongst our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell.
- Proverbs 22:10Rank 3 from verse 20
- Proverbs 26:22Rank 4 from verse 20
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Proverbs 26:18
Out of sound judgment or self-control; insane, enraged, or violently furious.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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firebrands
Pieces of material kindled or smouldering with fire.
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Sense 1: Pointed missiles shot from bows. Sense 2: Figuratively, instruments or images of attack, judgment, pain, or sudden force.
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Proverbs 26:19
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Play, amusement, or mockery; to make sport or amuse oneself.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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Proverbs 26:20
Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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talebearer
One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Stops, ends, leaves off, or continues no longer.
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17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
17‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
18†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
Selected passage19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
19So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport?
Selected passage20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
20†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
Selected passage21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
21* As coales are to burning coales, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.