Pro 26:18
As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, {firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks}
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A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour {is} a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Behold, 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.
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it {is} for his life.
The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot {at him}, and hated him:
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous {there is} favour.
Folly {is} joy to {him that is} destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. {destitute...: Heb. void of heart}
{It is} as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
What hath my beloved to do in mine house, {seeing} she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest. {What...: Heb. What is to my beloved in my house} {when...: or, when thy evil is}
Behold, 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.