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


In Context

24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.

25 Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

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

28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:27He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return to 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.