Proverbs 26:19

Proverbs 26:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19is one who deceives their neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

19So is a person who deceives his neighbor,
And says, “Was I not joking?”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

19So is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, “Was I not joking?”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

19So is the man who deceives his neighbor (acquaintance, friend)
And then says, “Was I not joking?” [Eph 5:4]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

19so is the man who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

19Someone who lies to their neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!” is just like that crazy person.

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