Psalm 7

The wicked conceive evil; they are pregnant with trouble and give birth to lies. They dig a deep pit to trap others, then fall into it themselves. The trouble they make for others backfires on them. The violence they plan falls on their own heads.

(Psa 7:14-16)

What an interesting way to describe the progression of the plots of the wicked. They begin with an EVIL IDEA. That grows until they are PREGNANT with TROUBLE. When that trouble is fully developed it gives birth to lies and deception. These people think that they will be able to get away with their wicked plots, but ultimately they won’t.

The psalmist describes the downfall of the wicked three ways here.

1. They dig a pit, and then they fall into it. I think this is interesting. I f you dig a pit, it is a TRAP. When you trap someone or something it means you have to surprise them unexpectedly, suddenly. So here we see this wicked individual spend time to spring a trap on an unsuspecting victim, and their own trap catches them.
2. They make trouble for others, but it backfires on them. Similar idea, but instead of a trap, you are just actively troubling someone, making their life difficult. Here that troublemaking ultimately makes the TROUBLERS life worse, rather than the victim!
3. The violence they plan for others falls on their own heads. They plot to harm someone and end up being harmed themselves.

This reminds me of Haman; we studied him in Esther. He wanted to kill Mordecai the Jew, and ended up the victim of his own plotting. The Lord has a way of dealing with the wicked, and causing them to reap what they have sown.

The question we need to ask ourselves today is simple: Have I allowed any evil ideas to start brewing trouble in my heart? Am I getting ready to give birth to those things? The Bible tells us that we need to TAKE THOSE EVIL THOUGHTS CAPTIVE before they have a chance to grow into anything else. Are you taking them captive or are they taking you captive?