Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
). Fences were constructions of unmortared stones, to protect gardens, vineyards, sheepfolds, etc. From various causes they were apt to bulge out and fall (Ps. 62:3). V. ” Serpents delight to lurk in the crevices of such fences (Eccl. 10:8; comp. Amos 5:19).