Psalms 82

1 A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

“A psalm of Assaph.” God standeth in the congregation of God, in the midst of judges doth he judge.

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

How long will ye judge unjustly, and treat with favor the face of the wicked? (Selah)

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

Judge uprightly the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and indigent.

4 Deliver the poor and needy: deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

Release the poor and needy: deliver them out of the power 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, nor will they understand; in darkness do they walk on: 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 have indeed said, Ye are gods; and children of the most High are all of you.

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

But verily like men shall ye die, and like one of the princes shall ye fall.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

Arise, O God, judge the earth; for thou wilt possess all the nations.