82:1 {A Psalm of Asaph.} God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
82:1 A Psalm of Asaph. God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.

82:2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
82:2 How long will you judge unjustly, And show partiality to the wicked? Selah

82:3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
82:3 Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy.

82:4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid [them] out of the hand of the wicked.
82:4 Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked.

82:5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
82:5 They do not know, nor do they understand; They walk about in darkness; All the foundations of the earth are unstable.

82:6 I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High.
82:6 I said, "You are gods, And all of you are children of the Most High.

82:7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
82:7 But you shall die like men, And fall like one of the princes."

82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth; For You shall inherit all nations.