A Psalm for Asaph. 82:1 God stands in the
assembly of gods; and in the midst [of them] will judge gods.
82:2 How long will ye judge unrighteously, and accept the persons of
sinners? Pause.
82:3 Judge the orphan and poor: do justice to the low and needy.
82:4 Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner.
82:5 They know not, nor understand; they walk on in darkness: all the
foundations of the earth shall be shaken.
82:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all [of you] children of the Most High.
82:7 But ye die as men, and fall as one of the princes.
82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. |
A Psalm of Asaph. 82:1 God standeth in the
congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
82:2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked?
Selah.
82:3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
82:4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
82:5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness:
all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
82:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
82:7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. |