The Book of Psalms
Psalms 82
A Psalm of Asaph.
God Presides in the Divine Assembly
1 God presides in the divine assembly;He renders judgment among the gods:
“ How long will you judge unjustlyand show partiality to the wicked?SelahOr How long will you defend the unjust
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless;uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Rescue the weak and needy;save them from the hand of the wicked.
They do not know or understand;they wander in the darkness;all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
I have said,‘ You are gods;you are all sons of the Most High.’Cited in John 10:34
But like mortals you will die,and like rulers you will fall.”
Arise, O God, judge the earth,for all the nations are Your inheritance.