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Psalm 82
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Psalm 82

A song of Asaph.

Psalm 82 provides an image of a heavenly scene in which God accuses His heavenly messengers of not caring for the poor and pursuing justice.

1 The True God stands to preside over the heavenly council.
    He pronounces judgment on the so-called gods.
2 He asks: “How long will you judge dishonestly
    and be partial to the wicked?”

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3 “Stand up for the poor and the orphan;
    advocate for the rights of the afflicted and those in need.
4 Deliver the poor and the needy;
    rescue them from their evil oppressors.”

5 These bullies are ignorant; they have no understanding of My ways.
    So as they walk in darkness,
    the foundations of the earth tremble.

6 I said, “Though you are gods[b]
    and children of the Most High,
7 You will die no differently than any mortal;
    you will fall like one of the princes.”

8 Rise up, O True God; judge the rulers of the earth,
    for all the nations are Yours.

Footnotes

  1. 82:2 Literally, selah, likely a musical direction from a Hebrew root meaning “to lift up”
  2. 82:6 John 10:34
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Psalm 82
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Psalm 82

A psalm of Asaph.

1 God presides in the great assembly;
    he renders judgment(A) among the “gods”:(B)

2 “How long will you[a] defend the unjust
    and show partiality(C) to the wicked?[b](D)
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;(E)
    uphold the cause of the poor(F) and the oppressed.
4 Rescue the weak and the needy;
    deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

5 “The ‘gods’ know nothing, they understand nothing.(G)
    They walk about in darkness;(H)
    all the foundations(I) of the earth are shaken.

6 “I said, ‘You are “gods”;(J)
    you are all sons of the Most High.’
7 But you will die(K) like mere mortals;
    you will fall like every other ruler.”

8 Rise up,(L) O God, judge(M) the earth,
    for all the nations are your inheritance.(N)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 82:2 The Hebrew is plural.
  2. Psalm 82:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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