82:1 God presides over heaven's court; he pronounces judgment on the judges:
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 1 , God presides over heaven's court; he pronounces judgment on the judges:
82:2 'How long will you judges hand down unjust decisions? How long will you shower special favors on the wicked?
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 2 , 'How long will you judges hand down unjust decisions? How long will you shower special favors on the wicked?
82:3 'Give fair judgment to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 3 , 'Give fair judgment to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
82:4 Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver them from the grasp of evil people.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 4 , Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver them from the grasp of evil people.
82:5 But these oppressors know nothing; they are so ignorant! And because they are in darkness, the whole world is shaken to the core.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 5 , But these oppressors know nothing; they are so ignorant! And because they are in darkness, the whole world is shaken to the core.
82:6 I say, `You are gods and children of the Most High.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 6 , I say, `You are gods and children of the Most High.
82:7 But in death you are mere men. You will fall as any prince, for all must die.' '
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 7 , But in death you are mere men. You will fall as any prince, for all must die.' '
82:8 Rise up, O God, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 82 , Verse 8 , Rise up, O God, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.
