Psalm 82 | King James Version New International Reader’s Version

Psalm 82 | King James Version
1 A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah. 3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. 4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. 5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

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New International Reader’s Version

A psalm of Asaph.

1 God takes his place at the head of a large gathering of leaders. He announces his decisions among them. 2 He says, ‘How long will you stand up for those who aren’t fair to others? How long will you show mercy to sinful people? 3 Stand up for the weak and for children whose fathers have died. Protect the rights of people who are poor or treated badly. 4 Save those who are weak and needy. Save them from the power of sinful people. 5 ‘You leaders don’t know anything. You don’t understand anything. You are in the dark about what is right. Law and order have been destroyed all over the world. 6 ‘I said, “You leaders are like gods. You are all children of the Most High God.” 7 But you will die, like mere human beings. You will die like every other leader.’ 8 God, rise up. Judge the earth. All the nations belong to you.