Psalms 82:1
A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Psalms 82:1 in other translations
| BSB | A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods: |
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| WEB | A Psalm by Asaph. God presides in the great assembly. He judges among the gods. |
| ASV | A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods. |
| YLT | --A Psalm of Asaph. God hath stood in the company of God, In the midst God doth judge. |
| DARBY | A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the assembly of God, he judgeth among thegods. |
| BBE | God is in the meeting-place of God; he is judging among the gods. |
| Webster | A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. |
What does Psalms 82:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
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.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
A warning to corrupt judges, Psa 82:1, Psa 82:2; an exhortation to them to dispense justice without respect of person, Psa 82:3-5; they are threatened with the judgments of the Lord, Psa 82:6-8. This Psalm, which, in the title, is attributed to Asaph, was probably composed in the time when Jehoshaphat reformed the courts of justice throughout his states; see 2Chr 19:6, 2Chr 19:7, where he uses nearly the same words as in the beginning of this Psalm. Verse 1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty - The Hebrew should be translated, "God standeth in the assembly of God." God is among his people; and he presides especially in those courts of justice which himself has established. The Court of King's Bench is properly the place where the king presides, and where he is supposed to be always present. But the kings of England seldom make their appearance there. King James I sometimes attended: at such times it might be said, "The king is in the king's court." I believe the case above to be similar. Judges! beware what you do! God is in his court, and in the midst (of the assembly) God will judge. See Parkhurst under אלה.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 82:1-5
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Psalms 82:1 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 82:1
- John 10:35
If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
- 2 Chronicles 19:6-7
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment. Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
- Psalms 82:6-7
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
- Isaiah 3:13
The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.
- Psalms 58:11
So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.
- Ecclesiastes 5:8
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
- Psalms 138:1
A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
- Exodus 21:6
Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.
- Exodus 22:28
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
- Exodus 18:21
Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
5 and reproved their negligence,
8 prays God to judge.
A.M. 3108. B.C. 896. (Title.) A Psalm.Some refer this psalm to the time of David, and others to that of Hezekiah; but it is more probable that it was composed when Jehoshaphat reformed the courts throughout his kingdom.
2Ch 19:6,7
of Asaph. or, for Asaph.
God, etc.Or, "God standeth in the assembly of God, {ail,} he judgeth among the judges." {Elohim:} God is among His own people; and presides especially in those courts of justice which Himself has established.
Ex 18:21; 2Ch 19:6,7; Ec 5:8
the gods.
6,7; 138:1; Ex 21:6; 22:28; Joh 10:35
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Context
- Psalms 82:1
A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
- Psalms 82:2
How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
Psalms 82:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Salmo de Asaph. DIOS está en la reunión de los dioses; en medio de los dioses juzga. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Psaume d’Asaph. Dieu se tient dans l’assemblée de ✶Dieu; il juge au milieu des juges. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Gott steht in der Versammlung Gottes, inmitten der Götter richtet er. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Canticum Psalmi Asaph. |