Psa 82 | JPS | STEP | A Psalm of Asaph. G-d standeth in the congregation of G-d; in the midst of the judges He judgeth:

‏ Psalms 82

1 A Psalm of Asaph. G-d standeth in the congregation of G-d; in the midst of the judges He judgeth: 2 'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah 3 Judge the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and destitute. 4 Rescue the poor and needy; deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. 5 They know not, neither do they understand; they go about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are moved. 6 I said: Ye are godlike beings, and all of you sons of the Most High. 7 Nevertheless ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.' 8 Arise, O G-d, judge the earth; for Thou shalt possess all nations.