Psalms 82:6

I have indeed said, Ye are gods; and children of the most High are all of you.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

In Context

5They know not, nor will they understand; in darkness do they walk on: all the foundations of the earth are moved.

7But verily like men shall ye die, and like one of the princes shall ye fall.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:28(22:27) The judges thou shalt not revile; and a ruler among thy people thou shalt not curse.

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 →

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