27He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return to him.


In Context

24 An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.

25 When he shall speak low, trust him not: because there are seven mischiefs in his heart.

26 He that covereth hatred deceitfully, his malice shall be laid open in the public assembly.

27 He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return to him.

28 A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin.

Proverbs 26:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:27If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoever diggeth a pit shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And the roller of a stone, to him it turneth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:27Whoever digs a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolls a stone, it will return on him.