Psalms 82

1 A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth 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 ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? (Selah)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 I have said, Ye [are] gods; and 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 ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

Nevertheless 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 possess all nations.