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Psalms 82
1¶ A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid [them] out of the hand of the wicked.
5They 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.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
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Being Chosen Psalm 82:6
I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
Blindness: Spiritual Psalm 82:5
They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Darkness: The Wicked: Walk In Psalm 82:5
They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 82:7
But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall.”
Duty Toward The Afflicted: To Protect Them Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Fatherless: Defend Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Foster Care Psalm 82:3, 4
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.
Foundation: Magistrates Psalm 82:5
They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
God: Judge, and his Justice Psalm 82:8
Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance.
God: Sovereign Psalm 82:1, 8
A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods: / Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance.
Helping the Homeless Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Human Rights Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 82:5
They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Injury Psalm 82:2
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 82:2
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
Injustice: The Wicked: Judge With Psalm 82:2
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Psalm 82:2–4
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah / Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.
Justice: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 82:2–4
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah / Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.
Memorial Day Psalm 82:3, 4
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.
Orphan: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Police Psalm 82:3, 4
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.
Poor: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 82:3, 4
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.
Psalms: Didactic Psalm 82:1
A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:
Rape Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
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Psalms 82:1-5 Verses 1-5
Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and protecting those that do well. Good princes and good judges, who mean well, are under Divine direction; and bad ones, who mean ill, are under Divine restraint. The authority of God is to be submitted to, in those governors whom his providence places over us. But when justice is turned from what is right, no good can be expected. The evil actions of public persons are public mischiefs.
Psalms 82:6-8 Verses 6-8
It is hard for men to have honour put upon them, and not to be proud of it. But all the rulers of the earth shall die, and all their honour shall be laid in the dust. God governs the world. There is a righteous God to whom we may go, and on whom we may depend. This also has respect to the kingdom of the Messiah. Considering the state of affairs in the world, we have need to pray that the Lord Jesus would speedily rule over all nations, in truth, righteousness, and peace.