Psalm 82:1

New International Reader's Version

God takes his place at the head of a large gathering of leaders. He announces his decisions among them.

Cross References

Psalm 138:1

Lord, I will praise you with all my heart. In front of those who think they are gods I will sing praise to you.

Psalm 50:1

The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks. He calls out to the earth from the sunrise in the east to the sunset in the west.

Psalm 58:11

Then people will say, “The godly will get their reward. There really is a God who judges the earth.”

Psalm 58:2

No, in your hearts you plan to be unfair. With your hands you do terrible things on the earth.

Exodus 18:21

But choose men of ability from all the people. They must have respect for God. You must be able to trust them. They must not try to get money by cheating others. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Exodus 21:6

Then his master must take him to the judges. His master must take him to the door or doorpost of his master’s house. His master must poke a hole through his servant’s earlobe into the door or doorpost. Then he will become his servant for life.

Exodus 22:28

“Do not speak evil things against God. Do not curse the ruler of your people.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Suppose you see poor people being mistreated somewhere. And what is being done to them isn’t right or fair. Don’t be surprised by that. One official is watched by a higher one. Officials who are even higher are watching both of them.

Isaiah 3:13

The Lord takes his place in court. He stands up to judge the people.

John 10:35

We know that Scripture is always true. God spoke to some people and called them ‘gods.’