16. Who will rise up for me against the wicked?Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?
17. Unless the Lord had given me help,I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.
18. When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
19. When anxiety was great within me,your consolation brought me joy.
20. Can a corrupt throne be allied with you –a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?
21. The wicked band together against the righteousand condemn the innocent to death.
22. But the Lord has become my fortress,and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.
23. He will repay them for their sinsand destroy them for their wickedness;the Lord our God will destroy them.