Can a throne of destruction be allied with You, One which devises mischief by decree?
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, Which frameth mischief by a law?
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with You–they who frame and hide their unrighteous doings under [the sacred name of] law?
Shall the throne of wickedness have fellowship with thee, Which frameth mischief by statute?
Can a wicked ruler be your ally; one who wreaks havoc by means of the law?