King James New American Standard Bible
  • 1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
  • 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
  • 3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
  • 4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
  • 5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
  • 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
  • 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
  • 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
  • 1 God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the rulers.
  • 2 How long will you judge unjustly And show partiality to the wicked? Selah.
  • 3 Vindicate the weak and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and destitute.
  • 4 Rescue the weak and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.
  • 5 They do not know nor do they understand; They walk about in darkness; All the foundations of the earth are shaken.
  • 6 I said, “You are gods, And all of you are sons of the Most High.
  • 7 “Nevertheless you will die like men And fall like any one of the princes.”
  • 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth! For it is You who possesses all the nations.
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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