[Verse] I sit and ponder their strange claims This Paul won't quit with this new way Accusations fly like broken glass In this courtroom tales and faith both clash [Verse 2] The high priest stands with fire in eyes Tertullus spins his skillful lies But Paul speaks boldly and with truth No fear Underneath it all the stakes to me are clear [Chorus] Justice rests on my decree A garbled mess of what might be Truth or lies This tangled web they weave In the balance of what I should believe [Verse 3] Days drag on and still no easy road Prison walls His burdens overload I grant him time but still I stall For in my heart I fear God's call [Verse 4] Drusilla listens Her eyes are open wide But here I stay Completely Paralyzed With greedy palms I wait to be offered gold reduced to taking bribes My soul is wholly sold [Chorus] Justice rests on my decree A garbled mess of what might be Truth or lies This tangled web they weave In the balance of what I should believe
