Psalms 7:16

16 His work shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.

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, he travails with iniquity and has conceived of his own work and brought forth falsehood.

15 He made a pit and deepened it and shall fall into the ditch which he made.

16 His work shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.

17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.