Ecclesiastes 10:8
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He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 10:8
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who digs a pit may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who makes a hole for others will himself go into it, and for him who makes a hole through a wall the bite of a snake will be a punishment.
- Basic English Bible
He that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
- Darby Bible
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
- Webster's Bible
He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
- World English Bible
Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:8
10:8 An hedge - Whereby another man's fields or vineyards are distinguished, that he may either take away their fruits, or enlarge his own fields.
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