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Psalm 82:1-3
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A Cry for Justice

A psalm of Asaph.

82 God is in charge of the great meeting;
    he judges among the “gods.”
2 He says, “How long will you defend evil people?
    How long will you show greater kindness to the wicked? Selah
3 Defend the weak and the orphans;
    defend the rights of the poor and suffering.

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Psalm 82:1-3
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Psalm 82

A psalm of Asaph.

1 God presides in the great assembly;
    he renders judgment(A) among the “gods”:(B)

2 “How long will you[a] defend the unjust
    and show partiality(C) to the wicked?[b](D)
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;(E)
    uphold the cause of the poor(F) and the oppressed.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 82:2 The Hebrew is plural.
  2. Psalm 82:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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