King James Version
Proverbs 26:27 in the King James Version says “Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.”
Proverbs 26:27 · KJV
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. speaketh: Heb. maketh his voice gracious
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. by: or, in secret
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Whoso diggeth”
H3738properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
“shall fall”
H5307to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
“it will return”
H7725to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
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