Proverbs 26:27

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:27

BSB

He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Whoever digs a pit will fall into it. And whoever rolls a stone, it will roll back to him.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

He digging a pit shall fall into it: and he rolling a stone it shall turn back upon him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 26:27

WhosodiggethH3738VerbapitH7845Noun FeminineshallfallH5307VerbthereinandhethatrollethH1556VerbastoneH68Noun FeminineitwillreturnH7725Verbuponhim

Commentary for Proverbs 26:27

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 26:27

Summary

Evil-doer's plan returns upon self.

Event

Trap backfires on creator

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC