Psalms 7:16

16 The trouble they make for others backfires on them. The violence they plan falls on their own heads.

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 The wicked conceive evil; they are pregnant with trouble and give birth to lies.

15 They dig a deep pit to trap others, then fall into it themselves.

16 The trouble they make for others backfires on them. The violence they plan falls on their own heads.

17 I will thank the LORD because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.