Psalms 82

1 A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the midst of his great assembly to judge among the gods.

2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?

How long will you make unfair judgments and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.

Defend the poor and orphans; support the rights of those who are oppressed and suffering.

4 Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.

Rescue the poor and those unable to help themselves; save them from the clutches of evil people.

5 They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

They don't have any wisdom; they live in the dark; the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6 I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’

I say, “You are gods; all of you are children of the Most High.

7 But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall.”

But you will die like any human being, you will fall like any other leader.”

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance.

Stand up, Lord, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.