^82:1 God stands in the congregation of God. He judges among the gods. ^82:2 How long will you^* judge unjustly and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah.

    ^82:3 Judge the poor man and the orphan. Do justice to the afflicted and destitute man. ^82:4 Rescue the poor and needy man. Deliver him from the hand of the wicked man.

    ^82:5 They do not know, nor do they understand. They walk to and fro in darkness. All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

    ^82:6 I said, You^* are gods and all of you^* sons of the Most High. ^82:7 Nevertheless you^* will die like men and fall like one of the rulers.

    ^82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth, because you will inherit all the nations.