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Psalms 82 (KJV)

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Psalms 82 is chapter 82 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (8 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book III” (chapters 73–89). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 82:6.

1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 82

The verses of this chapter that other passages of Scripture point back to most often.

  • I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

  • Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

  • God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

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