Psalm 82:1 “God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the god…”

Psalm 82:1

God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

World English Bible

God presides in the great assembly. He judges among the gods.

American Standard Version

God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods.

Geneva Bible 1599

A Psalme committed to Aspah. God standeth in the assemblie of gods: hee iudgeth among gods.

Darby Translation

God standeth in the assembly of God, he judgeth among the gods.

Young's Literal Translation

— A Psalm of Asaph. God hath stood in the company of God, In the midst God doth judge.

Bible in Basic English

God is in the meeting-place of God; he is judging among the gods.

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Cross references

“A. M. 3108. B.C. 896. A Psalm”

2 Chronicles 19:6 2 Chronicles 19:7

2 Chronicles 19:6 · BSB

Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.

2 Chronicles 19:7 · BSB

And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

“God, etc”

Ecclesiastes 5:8 Exodus 18:21

Ecclesiastes 5:8 · BSB

If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

Exodus 18:21 · BSB

Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

“the gods”

John 10:35 Psalm 138:1 Exodus 21:6 Exodus 22:28 Psalm 82:6 Psalm 82:7

John 10:35 · BSB

If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—

Psalm 138:1 · BSB

I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Exodus 21:6 · BSB

then his master is to bring him before the judges. And he shall take him to the door or doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he shall serve his master for life.

Exodus 22:28 · BSB

You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

Psalm 82:6 · BSB

I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’

Psalm 82:7 · BSB

But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall.”

Also

Isaiah 3:13 Psalm 58:11

Isaiah 3:13 · BSB

The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people.

Psalm 58:11 · BSB

Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah

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