Psalm 94:20

Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?

Cross-reference

Psalm 58:2 Parallel

In Psalm 58:2, unjust rulers work wickedness in their hearts—same theme of corrupt authorities who pervert justice.

Psalm 82:1 Parallel

Psalm 82:1 depicts God judging among the 'gods' (human rulers), reinforcing that no throne of destruction can be allied with Him.

Psalm 5:4 Parallel

Psalm 5:4 affirms God takes no pleasure in wickedness and evil cannot dwell with Him — directly answering the question of fellowship with the throne of iniquity.

Psalm 47:8 Contrast

Psalm 47:8 declares God sits on His holy throne — a stark contrast to the corrupt throne that devises evil by statute.

Psalm 140:8 Parallel

Psalm 140:8 prays that God not grant the wicked's schemes — directly related to the throne's evil statutes, asking God to thwart them.

Psalm 52:1 Parallel

Psalm 52:1 rebukes the mighty man who boasts in evil — parallel to the wicked rulers who frame injustice in Psalm 94:20.

Revelation 13:15-17 depicts a beastly throne that enforces worship and economic control by decree — the same 'throne of iniquity' using law for evil.

Micah 6:16 Parallel

In Micah 6:16, the people keep the statutes of Omri and Ahab—evil laws from a throne of iniquity, just as Psalm 94:20 describes.

Amos 6:3 Parallel

Amos 6:3 condemns those who 'bring near the seat of violence,' a parallel image to the 'throne of destruction' that devises mischief.

In Daniel 6:7-9, officials secure a decree banning prayer to God—another instance of a throne devising evil through statute.

John 18:28 Parallel

John 18:28 shows religious leaders avoiding defilement while plotting Jesus' death — a concrete example of a 'throne of destruction' using religious decree for evil.

In Daniel 3:4-7, Nebuchadnezzar's decree forces worship of an image—a throne of iniquity commanding evil by law.

Jeremiah 7:4-11 condemns those who trust in the temple while practicing injustice — similar to the 'throne of destruction' using decree for evil, both perverting God's name.

Isaiah 10:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 10:1, woe is pronounced on those who decree unrighteous decrees—directly echoing the evil statutes of Psalm 94:20.

Isaiah 1:11-20 condemns hypocritical worship and demands justice, contrasting with the 'throne of destruction' that perverts justice — showing God's standard.

Ecclesiastes 3:16 observes wickedness in the place of justice, mirroring the 'throne of destruction' that devises mischief by decree.

In Esther 3:6-12, Haman issues a royal decree to destroy the Jews—a clear case of a throne devising evil by statute.

Acts 23:3 Parallel

Acts 23:3 shows Paul confronting a judge who violates the law — mirroring the 'throne of destruction' that devises mischief by statute.

2 Thessalonians 1:6 promises God will repay affliction to oppressors — the justice the psalmist seeks against the 'throne of destruction'.

John 7:24 Contrast

John 7:24 calls for right judgment, contrasting the wicked statutes of Psalm 94:20 that pervert justice.

Daniel 2:13 Parallel

Daniel 2:13 shows a king's decree that orders the death of wise men — a clear example of a throne issuing an evil statute, matching the description here.

Matthew 26:59 has the council seeking false testimony to kill Jesus, using legal proceedings as a statute of mischief.

Habakkuk 1:4 describes law paralyzed and justice perverted, directly echoing the throne that devises mischief by statute.

Daniel 6:15 Parallel

In Daniel 6:15, the officials use a royal statute to trap Daniel, exactly the kind of mischief devised by a throne of destruction.

Daniel 3:10 Parallel

In Daniel 3:10, Nebuchadnezzar's decree to worship the idol is a statute that devises mischief, matching the throne of destruction in Psalm 94:20.

Deuteronomy 24:17 commands not to pervert justice for the vulnerable — the very opposite of the throne that devises evil by statute.

Ecclesiastes 5:8 reminds that higher officials watch over corrupt rulers, implying God's ultimate oversight — answering the question of alliance.

In 1 Kings 12:32, Jeroboam establishes a false feast and illegitimate priests—a throne of iniquity using statute to promote idolatry.

Acts 26:12 Historical context

Acts 26:12 recounts Paul's commission from chief priests to persecute — a concrete example of a 'throne of destruction' devising mischief.