Psalms 7:15
Psalms 7:15 Meaning and Explanation
“He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked person digs a trap for others but falls into it himself.
The Context of Psalms 7:15
The wicked person becomes ensnared by his own plot.
What Does Psalms 7:15 Mean?
The persecutor intended his plot to destroy someone else. He dug deep and carefully, planning the perfect snare. But his own trap catches him instead—a vivid reversal of his intention.
This echoes a principle throughout Scripture: those who set snares for the innocent often become their own victims. Harm meant for others rebounds on the perpetrator.
Psalms 7:15 in the Original Language
pit (שַׁחַת, shachat) — a pit or grave; a trap or place of ruin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 7:15
What does Psalms 7:15 mean?
The wicked person digs a trap for others but falls into it himself.
What is the context of Psalms 7:15?
The wicked person becomes ensnared by his own plot.