Psalms 94:21
They work together to destroy good people; they condemn those who are innocent to death.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
In Context
20Can unjust judges really be on your side, Lord, when their corrupt use of the law causes misery?
22But the Lord protects me like a fortress; my God is the rock that keeps me safe.
Cross References
Exodus 23:7Don't have anything to do with making false accusations. Don't kill the innocent or those who do right, for I won't let the guilty go unpunished.
2 Chronicles 24:21Then the leaders hatched a plot to kill Zechariah, and on the orders of the king they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the Lord's Temple.
Psalms 22:16Evil men surround me like a pack of dogs. They have pierced my hands and feet.
Psalms 59:3See how they're lying in wait to kill me! Powerful men are gathered against me, Lord, even though I have not sinned or done anything wrong.
Proverbs 1:11They may tell you, “Come with us. Let's go and hide, ready to kill someone. Let's ambush someone for fun!
Proverbs 17:15The Lord hates it when the wicked are acquitted and the innocent condemned.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 94:13-23
Comfort to Suffering Saints; God the Defence of His People. 12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord , and teachest him out of thy law; 13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked. 14 For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. 15 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. 16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the… Read the whole commentary →