Psalms 7:16

16 His mischief will return onto his own head, his violence will recoil onto his own skull.

Psalms 7:16 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 7:16

His mischief shall return upon his own head
That which he conceived and devised in his mind, and attempted to bring upon others, shall fall upon himself, as a just judgment from heaven upon him;

and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate;
referring to the violence with which Saul pursued David, which would be requited to him, and of which he prophesied, ( 1 Samuel 26:10 ) .

Psalms 7:16 In-Context

14 Look how the wicked is pregnant with evil; he conceives trouble, gives birth to lies.
15 He makes a pit, digs it deep, and falls into the hole he made.
16 His mischief will return onto his own head, his violence will recoil onto his own skull.
17 I thank ADONAI for his righteousness and sing praise to the name of ADONAI 'Elyon.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.