Psalms 7:16

16 His mischief returns upon his own head, and on his own pate his violence descends.

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 Behold, the wicked man conceives evil, and is pregnant with mischief, and brings forth lies.

15 He makes a pit, digging it out, and falls into the hole which he has made.

16 His mischief returns upon his own head, and on his own pate his violence descends.

17 I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.