1 God stands in the divine assembly;

He judges among the gods (divine beings).

2 How long will you judge unjustly

And show partiality to the wicked? Selah.

3 Vindicate the weak and fatherless;

Do justice and maintain the rights of the afflicted and destitute.

4 Rescue the weak and needy;

Rescue them from the hand of the wicked.

5 The rulers do not know nor do they understand;

They walk on in the darkness [of complacent satisfaction];

All the foundations of the earth [the fundamental principles of the administration of justice] are shaken.

6 I said, "You are *gods;

Indeed, all of you are sons of the Most High. [Gen 6:1-4; John 10:34-36; Rom 13:1, 2]

7 "Nevertheless you will die like men

And fall like any one of the princes."

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth!

For to You belong all the nations. [Matt 28:18-20; Rev 11:15]