The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 82

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 82 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “A Psalm of Asaph. G-d standeth in the congregation of G-d; in the midst of the judges He judgeth:” — the complete text of all 8 verses is below, free to read online.

1A Psalm of Asaph. G-d standeth in the congregation of G-d; in the midst of the judges He judgeth:

2'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah

3Judge the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and destitute.

4Rescue the poor and needy; deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.

5They know not, neither do they understand; they go about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are moved.

6I said: Ye are godlike beings, and all of you sons of the Most High.

7Nevertheless ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.'

8Arise, O G-d, judge the earth; for Thou shalt possess all nations.

8 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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