Psalm 82
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Chapter overview
Psalm 82 indicts rulers who favor the wicked while the weak, orphaned, poor, and oppressed remain vulnerable. Their injustice shakes society's foundations, prompting an appeal for the true judge to restore right order.
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1God stands in the midst of his great assembly to judge among the gods.
2How long will you make unfair judgments and show favoritism to the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and orphans; support the rights of those who are oppressed and suffering.
4Rescue the poor and those unable to help themselves; save them from the clutches of evil people.
5They don't have any wisdom; they live in the dark; the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6I say, “You are gods; all of you are children of the Most High.
7But you will die like any human being, you will fall like any other leader.”
8Stand up, Lord, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.
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