19When anxiety was great within me,

your consolation brought joy to my soul.

20Can a corrupt throne be allied with you—

one that brings on misery by its decrees?

21They band together against the righteous

and condemn the innocent to death.

22But the Lord has become my fortress,

and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.

23He will repay them for their sins

and destroy them for their wickedness;

the Lord our God will destroy them.