Psalms 82
God takes his stand in the heavenly council and judges unjust rulers. He commands them to defend the weak and uphold justice. Though they are called gods, they will die like mortals. God is asked to rise and judge the earth.
A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:
“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.
They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
I have said you are gods — Jesus quotes Psalm to Pharisees
Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’?
Read John 10 ›But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall.”
Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance.
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