Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads. New Living Translation The trouble they make for others backfires on them. The violence they plan falls on their own heads. English Standard Version His mischief returns upon his own head, and on his own skull his violence descends. Berean Standard Bible His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. King James Bible His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. New King James Version His trouble shall return upon his own head, And his violent dealing shall come down on his own crown. New American Standard Bible His harm will return on his own head, And his violence will descend on the top of his own head. NASB 1995 His mischief will return upon his own head, And his violence will descend upon his own pate. NASB 1977 His mischief will return upon his own head, And his violence will descend upon his own pate. Legacy Standard Bible His mischief will return upon his own head, And his violence will descend upon his own skull. Amplified Bible His mischief will return on his own head, And his violence will come down on the top of his head [like loose dirt]. Christian Standard Bible His trouble comes back on his own head; his own violence comes down on top of his head. Holman Christian Standard Bible His trouble comes back on his own head, and his violence falls on the top of his head. American Standard Version His mischief shall return upon his own head, And his violence shall come down upon his own pate. Contemporary English Version The trouble they cause comes back on them, and their heads are crushed by their own evil deeds. English Revised Version His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violence shall come down upon his own pate. GOD'S WORD® Translation His mischief lands back on his own head. His violence comes down on top of him. Good News Translation So they are punished by their own evil and are hurt by their own violence. International Standard Version The trouble he planned will return on his own head, and his violence will descend on his skull. Majority Standard Bible His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. NET Bible He becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head. New Heart English Bible The trouble he causes shall return to his own head, and his violence shall come down on the crown of his own head. Webster's Bible Translation His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. World English Bible The trouble he causes shall return to his own head. His violence shall come down on the crown of his own head. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis perverseness returns on his head, "" And his violence comes down on his crown. Young's Literal Translation Return doth his perverseness on his head, And on his crown his violence cometh down. Smith's Literal Translation His trouble shall turn back upon his head, and his violence shall come down upon his crown. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis sorrow shall be turned on his own head: and his iniquity shall comedown upon his crown. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible His malice turns back upon his head; his violence falls on his own skull. New Revised Standard Version Their mischief returns upon their own heads, and on their own heads their violence descends. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHis mischief shall return upon his own head, and his iniquity upon his own pate. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His evil will return upon his head, and upon his desire his evil will descend. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His mischief shall return upon his own head, And his violence shall come down upon his own pate. Brenton Septuagint Translation His trouble shall return on his own head, and his unrighteousness shall come down on his own crown. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Take Refuge in You…15He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. 16His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. 17I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.… Cross References Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Obadiah 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head. Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. Proverbs 11:5-6 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. / The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Psalm 9:15-16 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah Proverbs 1:31 So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Job 4:8 As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. Revelation 13:10 “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints. Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Treasury of Scripture His mischief shall return on his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down on his own pate. Psalm 36:4,12 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil… Psalm 37:12,13 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth… 1 Samuel 23:9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. Jump to Previous Behaviour Causes Crown Dealing Descend Descends Head Mischief Perverseness Recoils Returns Trouble Violence Violent WrongdoingJump to Next Behaviour Causes Crown Dealing Descend Descends Head Mischief Perverseness Recoils Returns Trouble Violence Violent WrongdoingPsalm 7 1. David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence10. By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies His trouble recoils on himself This phrase reflects the biblical principle of reaping what one sows, as seen in Galatians 6:7. The concept of trouble or evil returning upon the perpetrator is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing divine justice. In the historical context of ancient Israel, this idea would resonate with the understanding of God's righteousness and the moral order He established. The imagery of trouble recoiling suggests a boomerang effect, where one's malicious intentions or actions inevitably return to impact the instigator. This principle is evident in the lives of biblical figures such as Haman in the Book of Esther, whose plot against Mordecai ultimately led to his own downfall. and his violence falls on his own head Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 7, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote psalms during times of distress and persecution. 2. Cush, a Benjamite Mentioned in the title of Psalm 7, possibly a figure who accused or pursued David, though not much is known about him. 3. God The ultimate judge and protector, to whom David appeals for justice and deliverance from his enemies. Teaching Points The Principle of RetributionThe verse highlights a biblical principle where evil actions often lead to self-destruction. This serves as a warning against engaging in violence or deceit. God's Justice Trust in God's justice is paramount. Believers are encouraged to leave vengeance to God, who ensures that justice is served in His perfect timing. Self-Reflection This verse invites introspection about our actions and their potential consequences. It encourages believers to live righteously and avoid causing harm to others. Encouragement in Persecution For those facing false accusations or persecution, this verse offers comfort that God sees and will ultimately vindicate the righteous.Verse 16. - His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing upon his own pate. Some critics see in this a continuation of the metaphor, and suppose that, while the sinner is in the pit, the heap which his own hands have thrown out falls in upon him and crushes him. But it is perhaps better to understand the words in a more general way. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew His troubleעֲמָל֣וֹ (‘ă·mā·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind recoils יָשׁ֣וּב (yā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again on himself, בְרֹאשׁ֑וֹ (ḇə·rō·šōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head and his violence חֲמָס֥וֹ (ḥă·mā·sōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain falls יֵרֵֽד׃ (yê·rêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend on וְעַ֥ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his own head. קָ֝דְקֳד֗וֹ (qā·ḏə·qo·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6936: Head, crown of the head Links Psalm 7:16 NIVPsalm 7:16 NLT Psalm 7:16 ESV Psalm 7:16 NASB Psalm 7:16 KJV Psalm 7:16 BibleApps.com Psalm 7:16 Biblia Paralela Psalm 7:16 Chinese Bible Psalm 7:16 French Bible Psalm 7:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 7:16 The trouble he causes shall return (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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