Psalms 82

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

A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of God; in the midst of the judges He judgeth:

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

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

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

Judge the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and destitute.

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

Rescue the poor and needy; deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

They know not, neither do they understand; they go about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are moved.

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

I said: Ye are godlike beings, and all of you sons of the Most High.

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

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

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

Arise, O God, judge the earth; for Thou shalt possess all nations.