Psalm 82

A Psalm of Asaph.

1. God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.

2. How long will you judge unjustly and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah.

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

4. Deliver the poor and needy; save them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

6. I have said, “You are gods; and all of you are sons of the Most High.

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

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