1 <A Psalm by Asaph. > God presides in the assembly of God. He judges among the gods. NHEB — Psalm 82:1
2 "How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked?" Selah. NHEB — Psalm 82:2
3 "Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. NHEB — Psalm 82:3
4 Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked." NHEB — Psalm 82:4
5 They do not know, neither do they understand. They walk back and forth in darkness. All the foundations of the earth are shaken. NHEB — Psalm 82:5
6 I said, "You are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High. NHEB — Psalm 82:6
7 Nevertheless you shall die like men, and fall like one of the rulers." NHEB — Psalm 82:7
8 Arise, God, judge the earth, for you inherit all of the nations. NHEB — Psalm 82:8