18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, [1] arrows, and death,

Other Translations of Proverbs 26:18

New International Version

18 Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death

English Standard Version

18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death

The Message

18 People who shrug off deliberate deceptions, saying, "I didn't mean it, I was only joking,"

New King James Version

18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

New Living Translation

18 Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:18

Commentary on Proverbs 26:18-19

(Read Proverbs 26:18-19)

He that sins in jest, must repent in earnest, or his sin will be his ruin.