Psalms 82
82
One of Asaph’s songs of praise.
1God stands in the assembly of the gods.#82:1 assembly of the gods Other nations taught that El (God) and the other gods met together to decide what to do with the people on earth. But many times kings and leaders were also called “gods.” So this psalm may be God’s warning to the leaders of Israel.
He stands as judge among the judges.
2He says, “How long will you judge unfairly
and show special favors to the wicked?” Selah
3“Defend the poor and orphans.
Protect the rights of the poor.
4Help those who are poor and helpless.
Save them from those who are evil.
5“They#82:5 They This might mean that the poor don’t understand what is happening. Or it might mean that the “gods” or leaders don’t understand that they are ruining the world by not being fair and by not doing what is right. don’t know what is happening.
They don’t understand!
They don’t know what they are doing.
Their world is falling down around them!”
6I, God Most High, say,
“You are gods,#82:6 gods Or “judges.” my own sons.
7But you will die as all people must die.
Your life will end like that of any ruler.”
8Get up, God! You be the judge!
You be the leader over all the nations!
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Psalms 82
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Psalm 82
A psalm by Asaph.
1God takes his place in his own assembly.
He pronounces judgment among the gods:
2“How long are you going to judge unfairly?
How long are you going to side with wicked people?” Selah
3Defend weak people and orphans.
Protect the rights of the oppressed and the poor.
4Rescue weak and needy people.
Help them escape the power of wicked people.
5Wicked people do not know or understand anything.
As they walk around in the dark,
all the foundations of the earth shake.
6I said, “You are gods.
You are all sons of the Most High.
7You will certainly die like humans
and fall like any prince.”
8Arise, O God!
Judge the earth, because all the nations belong to you.
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