Psalm 94:20
ESV
Can wicked rulers be allied with you, those who frame injustice by statute?
NIV
Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?
NASB
Can a throne of destruction be allied with You, One which devises mischief by decree?
CSB
Can a corrupt throne be your ally, a throne that makes evil laws?
NLT
Can unjust leaders claim that God is on their side — leaders whose decrees permit injustice?
KJV
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
NKJV
Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, Have fellowship with You?
What does Psalm 94:20 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 94, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 94:16–23 applies the themes of the psalm into an expression of confidence. Evil people bring oppression (Psalm 94:5–6). They assume God cannot see their sins (Psalm 94:9–10). But the Lord disciplines and plans good for those whom He loves (Psalm 94:12–13). The psalmist reassures himself that God does not favor those who do evil. Rather than despair, or revenge, the psalmist can rest assured that the Lord will punish those who do evil.
This song begins with the psalmist's prayer for God's vengeance on arrogant, evil people bragging about their sin. These criminals abuse the Lord's people and think God is unaware. But the Creator who made man knows everything men can know. God sees. He will continue to work out His plan. This will end in restoration for His people and eternal disaster for those who hate Him.
