Add parallel Print Page Options

19 When I worried about many things,
    your assuring words soothed my soul.

20 Are wicked rulers who use the law to do unlawful things
    able to be your partners?
21 They join forces to take the lives of righteous people.
    They condemn innocent people to death.

Read full chapter

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)

Read full chapter

19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

20 Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?

21 They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.

Read full chapter