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Psalm 82

God Judges the Rulers

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God stands up in the meeting of powerful rulers and judges them. He says: defend the weak and the poor! Don't let unjust people win! God is reminding those in charge that He sees everything and will hold everyone accountable.

  1. 1God presides in the great assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:
  2. 2"How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?
  3. 3Defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless; uphold the rights of the poor and oppressed.
  4. 4Rescue the poor and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.
  5. 5They do not know or understand; they wander in darkness. All the foundations of the earth are shaken.
  6. 6I have said, 'You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.'
  7. 7But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall."
  8. 8Rise up, O God, and judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance.

Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)