< Psalms 82 >
1 A Psalm for Asaph. God stands in the assembly of gods; and in the midst [of them] will judge gods.
A Psalm of Asaph. 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.