1 When all the other gods*

have come together,

the Lord God judges them

and says:

2 "How long will you

keep judging unfairly

and favoring evil people?

3 Be fair to the poor

and to orphans.

Defend the helpless

and everyone in need.

4 Rescue 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.*

6 * "I, the Most High God, say

that all of you are gods*

and also my own children.

7 But you will die,

just like everyone else,

including powerful rulers."

8 Do something, God!

Judge the nations of the earth;

they belong to you.