82:1 God presides in the heavenly council; in the assembly of the gods he gives his decision: |
82:2 "You must stop judging unjustly; you must no longer be partial to the wicked! |
82:3 Defend the rights of the poor and the orphans; be fair to the needy and the helpless. |
82:4 Rescue them from the power of evil people. |
82:5 "How ignorant you are! How stupid! You are completely corrupt, and justice has disappeared from the world. |
82:6 'You are gods,' I said; 'all of you are children of the Most High.' |
82:7 But you will die like mortals; your life will end like that of any prince." |
82:8 Come, O God, and rule the world; all the nations are yours. |