Psalms

A Psalm of Asaph.

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.

A Psalm of Asaph.

1God presides in the divine assembly;He renders judgment among the gods:

2“How long will you judge unjustlyand show partiality to the wicked?Selah

3Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless;uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.

4Rescue the weak and needy;save them from the hand of the wicked.

5They do not know or understand;they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6I have said, ‘You are gods;you are all sons of the Most High.’

7But like mortals you will die,and like rulers you will fall.”

8Arise, O God, judge the earth,for all the nations are Your inheritance.