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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 82

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1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

*God stands with powerful people; he makes decisions between other gods.

2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

*For how much longer will you unfairly judge, and accept the people of the evil ones? Pause for reflection.

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

*Protect the poor and those without parents, and be fair to the hurt and those in need.

4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

*Help the poor and helpless: free them from the bad people's control.

5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

*They don't know or understand; they keep going in darkness: all the earth's foundations are messed up.

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

*I've said, "You are like gods"; and everyone here is a child of the greatest ruler.

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

*But you will die like everyone else, and fall like a powerful leader.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

*Wake up, God! Judge the world because you'll own all the countries.

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