Psalms 82
82
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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Psalms 82
82
(A psalm by Asaph.)
Please Do Something, God!
1When all the other gods#82.1 the other gods: This probably refers to the gods of the nations that God defeated, but it could refer to God's servants (angels) in heaven or even to human rulers.
have come together,
the Lord God judges them
and says:
2“How long will you
keep judging unfairly
and favoring evil people?
3Be fair to the poor
and to orphans.
Defend the helpless
and everyone in need.
4Rescue the weak and homeless
from the powerful hands
of heartless people.
5“None of you know
or understand a thing.
You live in darkness,
while the foundations
of the earth tremble.#82.5 foundations … tremble: In ancient times it was believed that the earth was flat and supported by columns.
6 #
Jn 10.34. “I, the Most High God, say
that all of you are gods#82.6 all of you are gods: See the note at 82.1.
and also my own children.
7But you will die,
just like everyone else,
including powerful rulers.”
8Do something, God!
Judge the nations of the earth;
they belong to you.
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