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Psalms 82 (CEV)

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¹ (A psalm by Asaph.) When all of the other gods have come together, the Lord God judges them and says: ² "How long will you keep judging unfairly and favoring evil people? ³ Be fair to the poor and to orphans. Defend the helpless and everyone in need. ⁴ Rescue the weak and homeless from the powerful hands of heartless people. ⁵ "None of you know or understand a thing. You live in darkness, while the foundations of the earth tremble. ⁶ "I, the Most High God, say that all of you are gods and also my own children. ⁷ But you will die, just like everyone else, including powerful rulers." ⁸ Do something, God! Judge the nations of the earth; they belong to you.