Proverbs 26:27

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

挖陷坑的，自己必掉在其中； 滚石头的，石头必反滚在他身上。

这是什么意思？

This verse says that someone who plans to harm others will end up hurting themselves instead. It's about the consequences of one's actions and how they can come back to haunt the person. The message is clear: be careful what you wish for, as you might just get it.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing with a toy and you decide to throw it at someone. But guess what? That toy might come back and hit you instead! That's what this verse is saying. It's like karma, but in a way that teaches us to be kind.

历史背景

Proverbs 26:27 is part of the Book of Proverbs, a collection of wise sayings likely compiled over several centuries and attributed to King Solomon. The audience was the general Israelite population, and it was meant to offer practical wisdom for daily living.

今日应用

In today's world, this verse can apply to someone who spreads rumors about a colleague. Instead of damaging the colleague's reputation, the rumor might end up revealing the truth about the person spreading the lies, leading to their downfall.

主题

• consequences
• wisdom
• vengeance
• retribution
• justice
• karma

相关经文

• Proverbs 26:27
• Psalm 7:15-16
• Genesis 40:23
• Romans 12:19
• Galatians 6:7

常见问题

What does 'diggeth a pit' mean in this context?

In this context, 'diggeth a pit' means someone is planning to harm another, like setting a trap or planning a harmful act, expecting it to hurt the intended target.

Can you provide an example of how this verse applies to modern workplace scenarios?

In a modern workplace, if an employee tries to sabotage a colleague to get a promotion, the sabotage might be uncovered, leading to the saboteur's own downfall.

What is the significance of this verse in the Book of Proverbs?

This verse in Proverbs serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing that actions have consequences and that harm intended for others can often rebound on the perpetrator.

How does this verse relate to the concept of karma?

This verse reflects the idea of karma, where the consequences of one's actions return to them, whether good or bad. It teaches that what goes around comes around.