Psalms 94:21
They gather themselves together against the soul of the upright, 2 and condemn as guilty the innocent blood. 1
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In The King James Version
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
In Context
20Shall the throne of wickedness have fellowship with you, 2 which brings about mischief by statute? 1
22But Adonai has been my high tower, 2 my God, the rock of my refuge. 1
Cross References
Exodus 23:7+ 23:7. Ex 23:7 (Ex 23:6-9, 23:1-3) (#9.556): T. Do not commit fraud ·deception / wrongful criminal accusation for personal or financial gain· and do not cause the death of the innocent or the upright / R. The court must not execute anybody on circumstantial evidence, but on the evidence of two eye witnesses “Keep far from a false charge, and don’t kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked.
Psalms 22:16+ 22:16 a MP: Messiah is surrounded by Gentiles “dogs” at his crucifixion. “Dog” is a derogatory term for non-Jews, Gentiles. New Covenant example of metaphor (Matt 15:21-27). (Matt 27:38) For dogs have surrounded me. 2 + 22:16 b MP: Messiah is surrounded by enemies at his death. (Matt 27:41-43) A company of villains have enclosed me. 2 + 22:16 c MP: Messiah’s hands and feet are pierced. (Luke 23:33, 24:39) They have pierced my hands and feet. 1
Psalms 59:3For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. 2 The mighty gather themselves together against me, 2 not for my rebellious breach of relationship, nor for my habitual sin ·missing the mark·, Adonai. 1
Proverbs 1:11If they say, “Come with us, 2 Let’s lay in wait for blood; 2 let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; 1
Proverbs 17:15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns as guilty the upright, 2 both of them alike are an abomination to Adonai. 1
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 →