Psalms 7:16

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

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Other Translations for Psalms 7:16

BSB
His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.
AKJV
His mischief shall return on his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down on his own pate.
CPDV
His sorrow will be turned upon his own head, and his iniquity will descend upon his highest point.
ERV
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violence shall come down upon his own pate.
NHEB
The trouble he causes shall return to his own head, and his violence shall come down on the crown of his own head.
SMT
His trouble shall turn back upon his head, and his violence shall come down upon his crown.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 7:16

HismischiefH5999NounshallreturnH7725VerbuponhisownheadH7218Noun MasculineandhisviolentH2555Noun MasculinedealingshallcomedownH3381VerbuponhisownpateH6936Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 7:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 7:16
Summary
Wickedness rebounds upon perpetrator
Event
Harm returning to aggressor
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Judgment