Psalms 82

1 [A Psalm by Asaph.] God presides in the assembly of God. He judges 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 judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked?" (Selah)

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

3 "Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.

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

4 Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."

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

5 They do not know, neither do they understand. They walk back and forth in darkness. All 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 said, "You are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High.

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

7 Nevertheless you shall die like men, and fall like one of the rulers."

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

8 Arise, God, judge the earth, for you inherit all of the nations.

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