Psalms 82
God presides over the assembly of heavenly beings, condemning their unjust and wicked ways, and urging them to defend the weak and oppressed. However, they are ignorant and walk in darkness, causing the foundations of the earth to be shaken. Despite being called "gods" and sons of the Most High, they will die like mortal men. God is called upon to rise up and judge the earth, as all nations are His inheritance.
1God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the "gods":2"How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Selah3Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.4Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.5"They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.6"I said, 'You are "gods"; you are all sons of the Most High.'7But you will die like mere men; you will fall like every other ruler."8Rise up, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are your inheritance.
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