Psalms 82

God judges rulers #82:1 This psalm says that God is leading a meeting in heaven. He is telling the powerful leaders how they should rule. These leaders may be rulers on earth, or they may be spiritual beings like angels.

1God calls the powerful rulers to meet in heaven. He sits on his throne to judge them.

2He asks them, ‘How long will you continue to judge people in a way that is not fair? How long will you say that wicked people are right? Selah.

3You must help poor people and those with no family to receive justice. Help those who have pain and trouble to receive the help that they need.

4Rescue weak and helpless people, so that evil people cannot hurt them.

5The powerful leaders know nothing and they understand nothing. They walk about in a dark place. At the same time the foundation of the earth shakes!

6I said, “You are gods. You are all sons of the Most High God.

7But you will die, as all people die. You will come to an end, like all other rulers.” ’

8God, now do something! Judge all the nations of the earth. For they all belong to you.