Psalms 82

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

God stands in the congregation of God. He judges among the gods.

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

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

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

Judge the poor man and the orphan. Do justice to the afflicted and destitute man.

4 Deliver the poor and needy: deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

Rescue the poor and needy man. Deliver from the hand of the wicked man.

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

They know not, nor do they understand. They walk to and fro in darkness. All 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 said, Ye are gods, and all of you sons of the Most High.

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

Nevertheless ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the rulers.

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

Arise, O God, judge the earth, for thou shall inherit all the nations.