Psalm 82:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“How long will you keep judging unfairly and favouring evil people?

Cross References

1 Kings 18:21

Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you try to have things both ways? If the LORD is God, worship him! But if Baal is God, worship him!” The people did not say a word.

2 Chronicles 19:7

So do your work in honour of him and know that he won't allow you to be unfair to anyone or to take bribes.

Job 32:21

I don't know how to be unfair or to flatter anyone— if I did, my Creator would quickly destroy me!

Job 34:19

And God created us all; he has no favourites, whether rich or poor.

Psalm 62:3

I feel like a shaky fence or a sagging wall. How long will all of you attack and assault me?

Exodus 10:3

Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the LORD God of the Hebrews had said: How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.

Proverbs 18:5

It's wrong to favour the guilty and keep the innocent from getting justice.

Ezekiel 45:9

The LORD God said: You leaders of Israel have robbed and cheated my people long enough! I want you to stop sinning and start doing what is right and fair. You must never again force my people off their own land. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Leviticus 19:15

Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don't favour either the poor or the rich.

Matthew 17:17

Jesus said, “You people are too stubborn to have any faith! How much longer must I be with you? Why do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy here.”

Galatians 2:6

Some of them were supposed to be important leaders, but I didn't care who they were. God doesn't have any favourites! None of these so called special leaders added anything to my message.

Deuteronomy 1:17

And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who comes to your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.