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Psalms 7:16-1953 kjv — His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. I will praise t…

King James Version

16

His mischief 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.

— Psalms 7:16-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 7:16-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “His mischief shall return upon his own head, And his violence shall come down upon his own pate. I will give thanks unto Jehovah according to his righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of Jehovah Most High. ”

  • WEB

    “The trouble he causes shall return to his own head. His violence shall come down on the crown of his own head. I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High. For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.”

  • NET

    “He becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head. I will thank the LORD for his justice; I will sing praises to the LORD Most High!”

  • DRB

    “He hath opened a pit and dug it: and he is fallen into the hole he made. His sorrow shall be turned on his own head: and his iniquity shall come down upon his crown. I will give glory to the Lord according to his justice: and will sing to the name of the Lord the most high. ”

  • BBE

    “His wrongdoing will come back to him, and his violent behaviour will come down on his head. I will give praise to the Lord for his righteousness; I will make a song to the name of the Lord Most High.”

  • KJVA

    “His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high. ”

Psalms 7 — Context

13

He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.

14

Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.

15

He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.

16

His mischief 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.

Psalms 7:16-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 7:16-1953 say?
Psalms 7:16-1953 in the King James Version reads: “His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high. ”
Where is Psalms 7:16-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 7:16-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 7, verses 16–1953.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 7:16-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 7:16-1953 in?
Psalms 7:16-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 7:16-1953?
Psalms 7:16-1953 reads (KJV): “His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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