Psalm 82:1

Good News Translation (US Version)

God presides in the heavenly council; in the assembly of the gods he gives his decision:

Cross References

John 10:35

We know that what the scripture says is true forever; and God called those people gods, the people to whom his message was given.

Isaiah 3:13

The Lord is ready to state his case; he is ready to judge his people.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Don't be surprised when you see that the government oppresses the poor and denies them justice and their rights. Every official is protected by someone higher, and both are protected by still higher officials.

Psalm 58:11

People will say, “The righteous are indeed rewarded; there is indeed a God who judges the world.”

Psalm 138:1

I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I sing praise to you before the gods.

Exodus 22:28

“Do not speak evil of God, and do not curse a leader of your people.

Exodus 21:6

then his master shall take him to the place of worship. There he is to make him stand against the door or the doorpost and put a hole through his ear. Then he will be his slave for life.

Exodus 18:21

But in addition, you should choose some capable men and appoint them as leaders of the people: leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. They must be God-fearing men who can be trusted and who cannot be bribed.

Psalm 50:1

The Almighty God, the Lord, speaks; he calls to the whole earth from east to west.

Psalm 58:2

No! You think only of the evil you can do, and commit crimes of violence in the land.