We are encouraged to be cautious with our use of humor and types of phrasing so that we do not cause discord that can lead to a break in relations with others and with God by doing things that He hates. Examining Proverbs 26:18-19, we can see by looking at the literary devices present in these verses and their underlying implications, namely chiasm and anastrophe, how it emphasizes the madman unleashing the lethal and destructive weapons. We learn that our words can cause equivalent damage to friendships, fellowships, and relationships through the destruction of trust. While the initial reason to joke might be to try to build camaraderie, it might hide a less friendly reason like lying about words foolishly spoken and calling them a joke. This puts us in danger of violating the things that God hates in Proverbs 6. Watching our words is a massive part of building Godly character in our conversion and representation of His way of life.