Psalm 82

Unjust Judgments Rebuked.

A Psalm of Asaph.

1 God takes His position in *82:1 Lit the assembly of GodHis assembly;

He judges in the midst of the gods.

2 How long will you judge unjustly

And show partiality to the wicked? Selah

3 Vindicate the weak and fatherless;

Do justice to the afflicted and destitute.

4 Rescue the weak and needy;

Save them from the hand of the wicked.

5 They do not know nor do they understand;

They walk around in darkness;

All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6 * 82:6 Lit I, on my part I said, "You are gods,

And all of you are sons of the Most High.

7 "Nevertheless you will die like men,

And fall like one of the princes."

8 Arise, God, judge the earth!

For You possess all the nations.