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Proverbs 26:27 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 26:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.”
Proverbs 26:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:27
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; whoever rolls a stone, it will return on him. The Hebrew 'karah' (dig) and 'galal' (roll) describe self-defeating plots. Trap meant for others ensnares trapper; stone pushed onto others rolls back. Evil schemes backfire on schemers. This promises justice - those plotting others' destruction ultimately destroy themselves. Psalm 7:15-16 teaches: 'He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.'
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:27
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“he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.”
“their own foot is taken.”
“and has fallen into the pit which he made.”
“the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.”
“He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge”
“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me”
“So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.”