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Psalms Chapter 82 (ACV)

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Psalms Chapter 82 (ACV)
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1 God stands in the congregation of God. He judges among the gods.

2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah.

3 Judge the poor man and the orphan. Do justice to the afflicted and destitute man.

4 Rescue the poor and needy man. Deliver from the hand of the wicked man.

5 They know not, nor do they understand. They walk to and fro in darkness. All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6 I said, Ye are gods, and all of you sons of the Most High.

7 Nevertheless ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the rulers.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth, for thou shall inherit all the nations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 82 about?
God is pictured standing in the congregation of the mighty, judging among "the gods" and condemning them for judging unjustly and favoring the wicked (vv.1-2).
What does 'Ye are gods' mean in Psalm 82:6?
God tells these judges, "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High" - referring to those given authority to judge, who will nonetheless "die like men" (v.7). Jesus later cites this verse in John 10:34-36.
What does Psalm 82 call God to do?
It closes with a plea, "Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations" (v.8), asking God to defend the poor and fatherless (v.3).

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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