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19 Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer. 20 Will you permit a corrupt government to rule under your protection—a government permitting wrong to defeat right? 21-22 Do you approve of those who condemn the innocent to death? No! The Lord my God is my fortress—the mighty Rock where I can hide.

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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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