What does Psalm 7:16 teach about the consequences of wickedness? A Word Picture of Boomerang Justice “His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.” (Psalm 7:16) What the Verse Shows at a Glance • Wicked schemes don’t remain “out there”; they circle back • Violence unleashed becomes violence received • God ensures accountability without fail The Built-In, God-Ordained Principle • Scripture presents a moral law as real as gravity: sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7-8) • The “recoil” language mirrors Proverbs 26:27: “He who digs a pit will fall into it” • Jesus echoed it: “All who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52) Illustrations Scripture Gives • Haman built gallows for Mordecai—Haman died on them (Esther 7:9-10) • Daniel’s accusers plotted the lions’ den—those accusers were thrown in (Daniel 6:24) • Pharaoh ordered Hebrew babies drowned—his army drowned in the sea (Exodus 1:22; 14:28) Why This Matters for Everyday Life • Choosing evil isn’t merely risky; it is self-destructive by divine design • God’s justice may appear delayed, yet it is inescapably precise • Living uprightly isn’t just moral; it is the only truly safe path (Proverbs 11:5-6) Encouragement to the Righteous • When wrongdoing seems to prosper, Psalm 7:16 assures us the final word belongs to God • The Lord “shields the upright in heart” (Psalm 7:10), even as He turns wickedness back on itself • Rest in His timing, stay clear of hidden agendas, and trust that justice will stand |
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