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The trouble he causes shall return to his own head. His violence shall come down on the crown of his own head.

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The Boomerang of Evil

All commentators agree on the central theme: the evil and violence intended for others will ultimately recoil upon the perpetrator. Albert Barnes describes it as a blow that 'shall recoil on himself.' This principle, which scholars note is almost proverbial, serves as a sober warning about the self-destructive nature of malice.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 7:16

18th Century

Theologian

His mischief - The mischief that he had designed for others.

Shall return upon his own head - It shall come …

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 7:16

17th Century

Pastor

His mischief shall return upon his own head That which he conceived and devised in his mind, and attempted to bring upon others, sh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 7:10–17

17th Century

Minister

David is confident that he will find God his powerful Saviour. The destruction of sinners may be prevented by their conversion; for it is threatene…