KJV ORIGINAL
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and whoever breaks down a wall will be bitten by a snake.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that the harmful things we do to others often end up hurting us instead.
📚 Historical Context
Solomon is sharing practical wisdom about the consequences of destructive actions. In ancient times, people would literally dig pits to trap animals or enemies, and stone walls often housed snakes and other creatures. These were common experiences that everyone could relate to as illustrations of how our actions can backfire.
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