King James Bible
KJVHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 10:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 10:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent biteth him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaks an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaks an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
King James Bible
KJVHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaks an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.