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Proverbs 26:19

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So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
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  1. Ephesians 5:4Rank 1 from verse 19
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    4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

  2. Proverbs 10:23Rank 2 from verse 19
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    23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  3. Proverbs 14:9Rank 3 from verse 19
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    9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

  4. Proverbs 15:21Rank 4 from verse 19
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    21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  5. 2 Peter 2:13Rank 5 from verse 19
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    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;

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Proverbs 26:19

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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sport

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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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18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

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20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

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