Psalms 82:6
I said, You are gods; all of you are the sons of the Most High:
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
In Context
5They have no knowledge or sense; they go about in the dark: all the bases of the earth are moved.
7But you will come to death like men, falling like one of the rulers of the earth.
Cross References
Exodus 22:28You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.
John 10:34In answer, Jesus said, Is there not a saying in your law, I said, You are gods?
Matthew Henry on Psalms 82:2-6
The Duty of Magistrates. 1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah. 3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. 4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. 5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. We have here, I. God's supreme presidency and power in all councils… Read the whole commentary →