Psalms 82

1 A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the midst of his great assembly to judge among the gods.

2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? (Selah)

How long will you make unfair judgments and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

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

4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid [them] out of the hand of the wicked.

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

5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

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

6 I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High.

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

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

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

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

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