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Psalms 82 Summary
God Judges the Unjust Rulers
God stands in the assembly of the mighty and judges between them, condemning those who judge unjustly and favor the wicked. The psalmist calls on these judges to defend the poor, fatherless, afflicted, and needy, and to rescue them from the wicked. Because they neither understand nor act in justice, the foundations of the earth are disrupted. Though God has called them gods and children of the Most High, they shall die like men and fall like princes.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 82:1
“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”
Psalms 82:3-4
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.”
Psalms 82:6-7
“I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.”
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