1 God takes his stand in the divine assembly; among the divine a82:1 Or angelic beings b82:1 Or the gods he renders judgment: ISV — Psalm 82:1
2 “How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? c82:2 Lit. you lift the face Interlude ISV — Psalm 82:2
3 “Defend the poor and the fatherless. Vindicate the afflicted and the poor. ISV — Psalm 82:3
4 Rescue the poor and the needy, delivering them from the power of the wicked. ISV — Psalm 82:4
5 They neither know nor understand; they walk about in the dark while all the foundations of the earth are shaken. ISV — Psalm 82:5
6 “Indeed I said, ‘You are gods, and all of you are sons of the Most High. ISV — Psalm 82:6
7 However, as all human beings do, you will die, and like other rulers, you will fall.’ ISV — Psalm 82:7
8 Arise, God, to judge the earth, for all nations belong to you. ISV — Psalm 82:8