Psalms 82 Poetry · Chapter 82 of 150 · Book Three
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Psalms

The prayer book of Scripture gives voice to lament, praise, kingship, wisdom, and hope.

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Psalms 82 (KJV)

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Poetry

National distress and covenant tension dominate this darker section.

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.
Common short forms work: “Ps 23”, “Ro 8:28”.
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