Psalms 82 — FBV

A psalm of Asaph.

82Verse 1God stands in the midst of his great assembly to judge among the gods.^{+
Verse 2}How long will you make unfair judgments and show favoritism to the wicked? Selah.
^{Verse 3}Defend the poor and orphans; support the rights of those who are oppressed and suffering.
^{Verse 4}Rescue the poor and those unable to help themselves; save them from the clutches of evil people.
^{Verse 5}They don't have any wisdom; they live in the dark; the foundations of the earth are shaken.
^{Verse 6}I say, “You are gods; all of you are children of the Most High.
^{Verse 7}But you will die like any human being, you will fall like any other leader.”
^{Verse 8}Stand up, Lord, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.