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19 When my anxieties multiply,
    your comforting calms me down.

20 Can a wicked ruler be your ally;
    one who wreaks havoc by means of the law?
21 The wicked gang up against the lives of the righteous.
    They condemn innocent blood.

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19 When anxiety(A) was great within me,
    your consolation(B) brought me joy.

20 Can a corrupt throne(C) be allied with you—
    a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?(D)
21 The wicked band together(E) against the righteous
    and condemn the innocent(F) to death.(G)

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