82:1A psalm of Asaph. God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the "gods":
2"How long will youa defend the unjust and show partiality to the wickedb? Selah 3Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. 4Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
5"They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6"I said, 'You are "gods"; you are all sons of the Most High.' 7But you will die like mere men; you will fall like every other ruler."
8Rise up, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are your inheritance.