Psalm 82
A psalm of Asaph.
1 God presides in the great assembly;
he renders judgment among the “gods”:
A psalm of Asaph.
1 God presides in the great assembly;
he renders judgment among the “gods”:
2 “How long will youa defend the unjust
and show partiality to the wicked?b
and show partiality to the wicked?b
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;
uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
4 Rescue the weak and the needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
5 “The ‘gods’ know nothing, they understand nothing.
They walk about in darkness;
all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
They walk about in darkness;
all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6 “I said, ‘You are “gods”;
you are all sons of the Most High.’
you are all sons of the Most High.’
7 But you will die like mere mortals;
you will fall like every other ruler.”
you will fall like every other ruler.”
8 Rise up, O God, judge the earth,
for all the nations are your inheritance.
for all the nations are your inheritance.