Psalm 82

A Plea for Righteous Judgment

A psalm of Asaph. n

1   God stands in the divine assembly;

he pronounces judgment among the gods: M,o

2   “How long will you judge unjustly

and show partiality to the wicked? p    Selah

3   Provide justice for the needy and the fatherless;

uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. q

4   Rescue the poor and needy;

save them from the power of the wicked.” r

5   They do not know or understand;

they wander in darkness. s

All the foundations of the earth are shaken. t

6   I said, “You are gods; u

you are all sons of the Most High. v

7   However, you will die like humans

and fall like any other ruler.” w

8   Rise up, God, judge the earth,

for all the nations belong to you. x