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God Standeth in the Congregation of the Mighty
1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 82
Psa 82:1-8. Before the great Judge, the judges of the earth are rebuked, exhorted, and threatened.
1. congregation--(Compare Ex 12:3; 16:1).
of the mighty--that is, of God, of His appointment.
the gods--or, "judges" (Ex 21:6; 22:9), God's representatives.
PSALM 82
Psa 82:1-8. Before the great Judge, the judges of the earth are rebuked, exhorted, and threatened.
1. congregation--(Compare Ex 12:3; 16:1).
of the mighty--that is, of God, of His appointment.
the gods--or, "judges" (Ex 21:6; 22:9), God's representatives.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. accept the persons--literally, "lift up the faces," that is, from dejection, or admit to favor and communion, regardless of merit (Le 19:15; Pr 18:5).
2. accept the persons--literally, "lift up the faces," that is, from dejection, or admit to favor and communion, regardless of merit (Le 19:15; Pr 18:5).
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
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3-4. So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).
3-4. So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
3-4. So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).
3-4. So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).
5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. By the wilful ignorance and negligence of judges, anarchy ensues (Psa 11:3; 75:3).
out of course--(Compare Margin; Psa 9:6; 62:2).
5. By the wilful ignorance and negligence of judges, anarchy ensues (Psa 11:3; 75:3).
out of course--(Compare Margin; Psa 9:6; 62:2).
★6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
6-7. Though God admitted their official dignity (Joh 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
6-7. Though God admitted their official dignity (Joh 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
6-7. Though God admitted their official dignity (Joh 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
6-7. Though God admitted their official dignity (Joh 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
8. As rightful sovereign of earth, God is invoked personally to correct the evils of His representatives.
8. As rightful sovereign of earth, God is invoked personally to correct the evils of His representatives.