1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty ; he judgeth among the gods . 2How long will ye judge unjustly , and accept the persons of the wicked ? Selah . 3Defend the poor and fatherless : do justice to the afflicted and needy . 4Deliver the poor and needy : rid them out of the hand of the wicked .
The Call for Justice
5They know not, neither will they understand ; they walk on in darkness : all the foundations of the earth are out of course . 6I have said , Ye are gods ; and all of you are children of the most High . 7But ye shall die like men , and fall like one of the princes .
The Consequences of Injustice
8Arise , O God , judge the earth : for thou shalt inherit all nations .