Psalms 82

Please Do Something, God!

¹When all the other gods[#82.1 This probably refers to the gods of the nations that God defeated, but it could refer to God's servants (angels) in heaven or even to human rulers.]

have come together,

the Lord God judges them

and says:

²“How long will you

keep judging unfairly

and favoring evil people?

³Be fair to the poor

and to orphans.

Defend the helpless

and everyone in need.

⁴Rescue the weak and homeless

from the powerful hands

of heartless people.

⁵“None of you know

or understand a thing.

You live in darkness,

while the foundations

of the earth tremble.

⁶“I, the Most High God, say[#Jn 10.34.]

that all of you are gods

and also my own children.

⁷But you will die,

just like everyone else,

including powerful rulers.”

⁸Do something, God!

Judge the nations of the earth;

they belong to you.