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Psalm 82:1-3
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(A psalm by Asaph.)

Please Do Something, God!

1 When all the other gods[a]
    have come together,
the Lord God judges them
    and says:
2 “How long will you
keep judging unfairly
    and favoring evil people?
3 Be fair to the poor
    and to orphans.
Defend the helpless
    and everyone in need.

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Footnotes

  1. 82.1 the other gods: This probably refers to the gods of the nations that God defeated, but it could refer to God's servants (angels) in heaven or even to human rulers.
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Psalm 82:1-3
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Psalm 82

A psalm of Asaph.

1 God presides in the great assembly;
    he renders judgment(A) among the “gods”:(B)

2 “How long will you[a] defend the unjust
    and show partiality(C) to the wicked?[b](D)
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;(E)
    uphold the cause of the poor(F) and the oppressed.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 82:2 The Hebrew is plural.
  2. Psalm 82:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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