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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
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;…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
His mischief - The mischief which he had designed for others. Shall return upon his own head - Shall come upon himself. The blow which he aimed at others shall recoil on himself. This is but stating…
David having lodged his appeal with God by prayer and a solemn profession of his integrity, in the former part of the psalm, in this latter part does, as it were, take out judgment upon the appeal, by…
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