Psalms 82

1 A Psalm for Asaph. God stands in the assembly of gods; and in the midst [of them] will judge gods.

God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

2 How long will ye judge unrighteously, and accept the persons of sinners? (Pause)

How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? (Selah)

3 Judge the orphan and poor: do justice to the low and needy.

Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

4 Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner.

Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

5 They know not, nor understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be shaken.

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all [of you] children of the Most High.

I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

7 But ye die as men, and fall as one of the princes.

But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.