Psalms 94:21
They band together against the life of the righteous, And condemn innocent blood.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
In Context
20Shall with thee be allied the throne of iniquity, Which deviseth mischief against law?
22But the LORD is my fortress, And my God the rock of my refuge.
Cross References
Psalms 22:16For dogs have surrounded me; Bands of evil-doers have encompassed me,—Like lions my hands and my feet.
Psalms 59:3For, lo! they lie in wait for my life; The mighty are gathered against me, Without any offence or fault of mine, O LORD!
Proverbs 1:11If they say, “Come with us, Let us lie in wait for blood, Let us lurk secretly for him who is innocent in vain;
Proverbs 17:15He that justifieth the wicked, And he that condemneth the just, Both alike are an abomination to the LORD.
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 →