Parallel Verses New International Version Whoever digs a pit may fall into it; whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. New Living Translation When you dig a well, you might fall in. When you demolish an old wall, you could be bitten by a snake. English Standard Version He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall. New American Standard Bible He who digs a pit may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall. King James Bible He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who digs a pit may fall into it, and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. International Standard Version Whoever digs a pit may fall into it, and whoever breaks through a wall may suffer a snake bite. NET Bible One who digs a pit may fall into it, and one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. New Heart English Bible He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a serpent. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever digs a pit may fall into it. Whoever breaks through a stone wall may be bitten by a snake. JPS Tanakh 1917 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; And whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him. New American Standard 1977 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall. Jubilee Bible 2000 He that digs a pit shall fall into it, and whosoever breaks a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. King James 2000 Bible He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whosoever breaks through a wall, a serpent shall bite him. American King James Version He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaks an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. American Standard Version He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him. Douay-Rheims Bible He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. Darby Bible Translation He that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him. English Revised Version He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him. Webster's Bible Translation He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. World English Bible He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent biteth him. Commentary Matthew Henry Commentary10:4-10 Solomon appears to caution men not to seek redress in a hasty manner, nor to yield to pride and revenge. Do not, in a passion, quit thy post of duty; wait awhile, and thou wilt find that yielding pacifies great offences. Men are not preferred according to their merit. And those are often most forward to offer help, who are least aware of the difficulties, or the consequences. The same remark is applied to the church, or the body of Christ, that all the members should have the same care one for another. Study Bible Wisdom and Folly…7I have seen slaves riding on horses and princes walking like slaves on the land. 8He who digs a pit may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall. 9He who quarries stones may be hurt by them, and he who splits logs may be endangered by them.… Cross References Psalm 7:15 He has dug a pit and hollowed it out, And has fallen into the hole which he made. Psalm 57:6 They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah. Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed. Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone, it will come back on him. Ecclesiastes 10:9 He who quarries stones may be hurt by them, and he who splits logs may be endangered by them. Amos 5:19 As when a man flees from a lion And a bear meets him, Or goes home, leans his hand against the wall And a snake bites him. Treasury of Scripture He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaks an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. that Judges 9:5,53-57 And he went to his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brothers … 2 Samuel 17:23 And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled … 2 Samuel 18:15 And ten young men that bore Joab's armor compassed about and smote … Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. … Psalm 7:15,16 He made a pit, and dig it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made… Psalm 9:15,16 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which … Proverbs 26:27 Whoever digs a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolls a stone, … a serpent Amos 5:19 As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into … Amos 9:3 And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search … Jump to Previous Bite Biteth Bitten Breaketh Breaking Breaks Diggeth Digging Digs Fall Fence Hedge Hole Makes Others Pit Punishment Serpent Snake WallJump to Next Bite Biteth Bitten Breaketh Breaking Breaks Diggeth Digging Digs Fall Fence Hedge Hole Makes Others Pit Punishment Serpent Snake WallLinks Ecclesiastes 10:8 NIVEcclesiastes 10:8 NLT Ecclesiastes 10:8 ESV Ecclesiastes 10:8 NASB Ecclesiastes 10:8 KJV Ecclesiastes 10:8 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 10:8 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 10:8 French Bible Ecclesiastes 10:8 German Bible Alphabetical: a and be bite bitten breaks by digs fall He him into it may pit serpent snake through wall who Whoever OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 10:8 He who digs a pit may fall (Ecclesiast. 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