Psalms 82

A Psalm by Asaph.

1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods. ✦

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 walk to and fro in darkness: All the foundations of the earth are shaken. ✦

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.I said, Ye are gods, 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 inherit all the nations. ✦