Psalm 82:1
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Psalm 82
A Plea for Justice
A Psalm of Asaph.
1 God has taken his place in the divine council;
in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:(A)
Psalm 82:1
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Psalm 82
A psalm of Asaph.
John 10:35
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35 If those to whom the word of God came were called ‘gods’—and the scripture cannot be annulled—
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John 10:35
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2 Chronicles 19:6-7
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6 and said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you judge not on behalf of humans but on the Lord’s behalf; he is with you in giving judgment.(A) 7 Now, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care what you do, for there is no perversion of justice with the Lord our God or partiality or taking of bribes.”(B)
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2 Chronicles 19:6-7
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6 He told them, “Consider carefully what you do,(A) because you are not judging for mere mortals(B) but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. 7 Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice(C) or partiality(D) or bribery.”
Psalm 82:6-7
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6 I say, “You are gods,
children of the Most High, all of you;(A)
7 nevertheless, you shall die like mortals
and fall like any prince.”[a](B)
Footnotes
- 82.7 Or fall as one man, O princes
Psalm 82:6-7
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Isaiah 3:13
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13 The Lord rises to argue his case;
he stands to judge the peoples.(A)
Isaiah 3:13
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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8 If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and right, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.(A)
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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Riches Are Meaningless
8 If you see the poor oppressed(A) in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.
Psalm 58:11
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11 People will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous;
surely there is a God who judges[a] on earth.”(A)
Footnotes
- 58.11 Or there are gods who judge
Psalm 58:11
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Psalm 138:1
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Psalm 138:1
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Psalm 138
Of David.
Exodus 22:28
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28 “You shall not revile God or curse a leader of your people.(A)
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- Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges
Exodus 21:6
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6 then his master shall bring him before God. He shall be brought to the door or the doorpost, and his master shall pierce his ear with an awl, and he shall serve him for life.(A)
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Exodus 21:6
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6 then his master must take him before the judges.[a](A) He shall take him to the door or the doorpost and pierce(B) his ear with an awl. Then he will be his servant for life.(C)
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- Exodus 21:6 Or before God
Exodus 18:21
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21 You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.(A)
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Exodus 18:21
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21 But select capable men(A) from all the people—men who fear(B) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain(C)—and appoint them as officials(D) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
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