Psalms 140:9

“As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.”

Psalm 140:9 (KJV) says:

This verse is part of Psalm 140, which is attributed to King David. In this psalm, David expresses his distress and seeks God’s protection from his enemies.

Here’s a breakdown of the verse:

"As for the head of those that compass me about":This phrase refers to the leaders or chief instigators of David’s enemies. They are the ones who are plotting against him and causing trouble.

"Let the mischief of their own lips cover them":This line speaks about the consequences that should befall David’s enemies. David prays that the harmful or malicious words spoken by his adversaries would come back upon them, causing their own downfall or ruin.

This verse reveals a common theme found throughout the Psalms and the Bible as a whole, that of divine justice. David recognizes that God is the ultimate judge, and he trusts that God will bring justice upon those who seek to harm him. Instead of taking revenge into his own hands, David appeals to God’s justice and asks for the enemies’ own words to bring about their downfall.