1 God stands in the midst of his great assembly to judge among the gods.*

2 How long will you make unfair judgments and show favoritism to the wicked? Selah.

3 Defend the poor and orphans; support the rights of those who are oppressed and suffering.

4 Rescue the poor and those unable to help themselves; save them from the clutches of evil people.

5 They don't have any wisdom; they live in the dark; the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6 I say, "You are gods; all of you are children of the Most High.

7 But you will die like any human being, you will fall like any other leader."

8 Stand up, Lord, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.