Psalms 7:16

16 So they are punished by their own evil and are hurt by their own violence.

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 See how wicked people think up evil; they plan trouble and practice deception.
15 But in the traps they set for others, they themselves get caught.
16 So they are punished by their own evil and are hurt by their own violence.
17 I thank the Lord for his justice; I sing praises to the Lord, the Most High.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.