Proverbs 26:18
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. flames or sparkes.
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- 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
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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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26:17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
26:17‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
26:18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
26:18†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
Selected passage26:19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
26:19So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport?