< 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 Assaph.” God standeth in the congregation of God, in the midst of judges doth he judge.
2 How long will ye judge unrighteously, and accept the persons of sinners? (Pause)
How long will ye judge unjustly, and treat with favor the face of the wicked? (Selah)
3 Judge the orphan and poor: do justice to the low and needy.
Judge uprightly the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and indigent.
4 Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner.
Release the poor and needy: deliver them out of the power 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, nor will they understand; in darkness do they walk on: all the foundations of the earth are moved.
6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all [of you] children of the Most High.
I have indeed said, Ye are gods; and children of the most High are all of you.
7 But ye die as men, and fall as one of the princes.
But verily like men shall ye die, and like one of the princes shall ye fall.
8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Arise, O God, judge the earth; for thou wilt possess all the nations.

< Psalms 82 >