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 has taken his stand in the divine assembly: in the midst of the gods he holds judgment.

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

“How long will you crookedly judge, and favor the wicked? (Selah)

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

Do right by the weak and the orphan, acquit the innocent poor.

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

Rescue the weak and the needy, save them from 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 have neither knowledge nor insight, in darkness they walk to and fro, while the earth’s foundations totter.

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

It was I who appointed you gods, children of the Most High all of you.

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

Yet like mortals you will surely die, you will fall like any prince.”

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

Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all nations are yours by inheritance.