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Psalm 82:1–4 – God judges the judges What happens: God stands in the divine council and rebukes unjust rulers. He commands them to defend the weak and needy. What it means: Authority is accountable to God. Justice for the vulnerable is a holy mandate.

Psalm 82:5–7 – You are gods, but you will die What happens: The unjust walk in darkness; though called “gods” as rulers, they die like men. Their fall shakes the earth’s foundations. What it means: Titles cannot shield corruption. Injustice destabilizes society under God’s gaze.

Psalm 82:8 – Arise, O God What happens: A final plea asks God to judge the earth and inherit the nations. What it means: God is the true King of all peoples. Hope for justice ends in His rule.

Application

  • Use influence to protect the vulnerable.
  • Refuse corruption even when culture permits it.
  • Pray for God’s righteous rule over the nations.

Bible

1A Psalm of Asaph. God 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.

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