Psalm 82
A psalm of Asaph.
1 God takes his place at the head of a large gathering of leaders.
He announces his decisions among them.
2 He says, ‘How long will you stand up for those who aren't fair to others?
How long will you show mercy to sinful people?
3 Stand up for the weak and for children whose fathers have died.
Protect the rights of people who are poor or treated badly.
4 Save those who are weak and needy.
Save them from the power of sinful people.
5 ‘You leaders don't know anything.
You don't understand anything.
You are in the dark about what is right.
Law and order have been destroyed all over the world.
6 ‘I said, “You leaders are like gods.
You are all children of the Most High God.”
7 But you will die, like mere human beings.
You will die like every other leader.’
8 God, rise up. Judge the earth.
All the nations belong to you.