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Psalms 82:1-6 A Plea for Justice

1 Psalm 82
A psalm of Asaph.
God presides in the great assembly;
he gives judgment among the “gods”:

2 “How long will you defend the unjust
and show partiality to the wicked? Selah

3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless;
maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.

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

5 “They know nothing, they understand nothing.
They walk about in darkness;
all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

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

Cross References for Psalms 82:1-6

Psalms 82:6-7 - “I said, ‘You are “gods”; you are all sons of the Most High.’ Click to read the verse Psalms 82:6-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:6-7

Psalms 58:11 - Then men will say, “Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges t... Click to read the verse Psalms 58:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:11

Psalms 7:8 - let the Lord judge the peoples. Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, according to m... Click to read the verse Psalms 7:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:8

Exodus 21:6 - then his master must take him before the judges. He shall take him to the door or the doorpost ... Click to read the verse Exodus 21:6 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:6

Joshua 22:22 - “The Mighty One, God, the Lord! The Mighty One, God, the Lord! He knows! And let Israel know! I... Click to read the verse Joshua 22:22 Click to read the verse Joshua 22:22

Ecclesiastes 5:8 - Riches Are Meaningless If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights deni... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:8 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:8

Daniel 2:47 - The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a reveal... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:47 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:47

Exodus 12:12 - “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn—both men and anim... Click to read the verse Exodus 12:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 12:12

Exodus 18:21 - But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest... Click to read the verse Exodus 18:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 18:21

Psalms 82:6 - “I said, ‘You are “gods”; you are all sons of the Most High.’ Click to read the verse Psalms 82:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:6

Exodus 22:28 - “Do not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people. Click to read the verse Exodus 22:28 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:28

Exodus 22:8 - But if the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determin... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:8

Psalms 138:1 - Psalm 138 Of David. I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing... Click to read the verse Psalms 138:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 138:1

2 Chronicles 19:6-7 - He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:6-7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:6-7

Psalms 136:2 - Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 136:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 136:2

John 10:35 - If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— Click to read the verse John 10:35 Click to read the verse John 10:35

1 Chronicles 6:39 - and Heman’s associate Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph son of Berekiah, the son of Sh... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:39 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:39

1 Chronicles 25:2 - From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under th... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:2

Job 21:22 - “Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since he judges even the highest? Click to read the verse Job 21:22 Click to read the verse Job 21:22

Psalms 94:20 - Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— one that brings on misery by its decrees? Click to read the verse Psalms 94:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:20

Isaiah 3:13 - The Lord takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people. Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:13

John 10:34 - Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are gods’? Click to read the verse John 10:34 Click to read the verse John 10:34