Psalms, 82

1. [Psalm Of Asaph] God takes his stand in the divine assembly, surrounded by the gods he gives judgement.

2. 'How much longer will you give unjust judgements and uphold the prestige of the wicked?

3. Let the weak and the orphan have justice, be fair to the wretched and the destitute.Pause

4. 'Rescue the weak and the needy, save them from the clutches of the wicked.

5. 'Ignorant and uncomprehending, they wander in darkness, while the foundations of the world are tottering.

6. I had thought, "Are you gods, are all of you sons of the Most High?"

7. No! you will die as human beings do, as one man, princes, you will fall.'

8. Arise, God, judge the world, for all nations belong to you.