Psalm 82:1

Modern

A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

Traditional

A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

Literal

A Psalm of Asaph. God takes His stand in the congregation of the divine; among the gods he renders judgment:

Latin

Psalmus Asaph. Deus stetit in synagoga deorum; in medio autem deos dijudicat.

Hebrew

English

A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

God condemns those who mistreat the helpless.

Theme notes and profiles

John 10:35
If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—
2 Chronicles 19:6–7
Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.
Psalm 82:6–7
I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
Isaiah 3:13
The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people.
Psalm 58:11
Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
Psalm 138:1
Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.
Exodus 22:28
You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
Exodus 21:6
…then his master is to bring him before the judges. And he shall take him to the door or doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he shall serve his master for life.
Exodus 18:21
Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

Asaph: Levite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers LORD: Names or title used to refer to God