Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
-God will not suffer enthroned iniquity to prevail, but will visit the wicked according to their iniquity, and will be the refuge of His people.
Verse 20. Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee - literally, 'be bound together' or 'joined (in covenant), with thee.' "Iniquity" - literally, 'miseries.' The throne that causes wicked destructions. "The east of violence" (Amos 6:3). Compare Psalms 125:3, margin. Wilt thou suffer it to prevail, as if thou, the source of all dominions, wert in covenant with it?
Which frameth mischief by a law? - literally, 'upon statute.' The statute rule upon which their proceedings are based is mischievousness. But the Syriac and Arabic translate, 'against thy law' [so `al (H5921) often means]. "Mischief" - literally, suffering.
Verse 21. They gather themselves together - literally, 'they rush in troops.'
Verse 22. But the Lord is my defense - literally, 'high tower.'
Verse 23. And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity - (Proverbs 5:22; Jeremiah 2:19.)