Proverbs 26:27
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
In context
25 When his speech is charming, don’t believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:27 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And the roller of a stone, to him it turneth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Whoever diggeth a pit shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.