Translations
Modern
I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
Traditional
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
Literal
I said, ‘You are gods, and all of you sons of the Most High.’
Latin
Ego dixi: Dii estis, et filii Excelsi omnes.
Original
Hebrew
English
I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
Notes
The gods (see study notes on Psalm 29:1–2; 58:1), like mere humans, cannot escape the judgment common to human rulers. Jesus quoted from this passage in John 10:34.
God condemns those who mistreat the helpless.
Theme notes and profiles
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Asaph Elohim Host, Host of Heaven Music Psalms, Book of Son of God