Psalm 82:1
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Psalm 82
A psalm of Asaph.
1 God presides over heaven’s court;
he pronounces judgment on the heavenly beings:
John 10:35
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35 And you know that the Scriptures cannot be altered. So if those people who received God’s message were called ‘gods,’
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2 Chronicles 19:6-7
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6 and he said to them, “Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case. 7 Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes.”
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Psalm 82:6-7
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6 I say, ‘You are gods;
you are all children of the Most High.
7 But you will die like mere mortals
and fall like every other ruler.’”
Isaiah 3:13
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13 The Lord takes his place in court
and presents his case against his people.[a]
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- 3:13 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads against the peoples.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
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The Futility of Wealth
8 Don’t be surprised if you see a poor person being oppressed by the powerful and if justice is being miscarried throughout the land. For every official is under orders from higher up, and matters of justice get lost in red tape and bureaucracy.
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Psalm 58:11
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11 Then at last everyone will say,
“There truly is a reward for those who live for God;
surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.”
Psalm 138:1
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Psalm 138
A psalm of David.
1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;
I will sing your praises before the gods.
Exodus 22:28
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28 “You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.
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Exodus 21:6
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6 If he does this, his master must present him before God.[a] Then his master must take him to the door or doorpost and publicly pierce his ear with an awl. After that, the slave will serve his master for life.
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- 21:6 Or before the judges.
Exodus 18:21
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21 But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.
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