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Proverbs 26:27
He that diggeth a pit shall fall therein, and he that rolleth a stone, it shall returne vnto him.
Proverbs 26:27 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 26:27 in other translations
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
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In context
24 He that hateth, will counterfaite with his lips, but in his heart he layeth vp deceite.
25 Though he speake fauourably, beleeue him not: for there are seuen abominations in his heart.
26 Hatred may be couered by deceite: but the malice thereof shall be discouered in the congregation.
27 He that diggeth a pit shall fall therein, and he that rolleth a stone, it shall returne vnto him.
28 A false tongue hateth the afflicted, and a flattering mouth causeth ruine.
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