82:1 A psalm of Asaph. God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the 'gods':
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 1 , A psalm of Asaph. God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the 'gods':
82:2 'How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 2 , 'How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
82:3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 3 , Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
82:4 Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 4 , Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
82:5 'They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 5 , 'They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
82:6 'I said, 'You are 'gods'; you are all sons of the Most High.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 6 , 'I said, 'You are 'gods'; you are all sons of the Most High.'
82:7 But you will die like mere men; you will fall like every other ruler.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 7 , But you will die like mere men; you will fall like every other ruler.'
82:8 Rise up, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are your inheritance.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 8 , Rise up, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are your inheritance.