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Psalms 82:1–8

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

  1. John 10:35Rank 1 from verse 1
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    35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

  2. 2 Chronicles 19:6–7Rank 2 from verse 1
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    6And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.

    7Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

  3. Psalms 82:6–7Rank 3 from verse 1
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    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.

  4. Isaiah 3:13Rank 4 from verse 1
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    13The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

  5. Ecclesiastes 5:8Rank 5 from verse 1
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    8¶ If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.

From verse 2

  1. Deuteronomy 1:17Rank 1 from verse 2
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    17Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.

  2. Proverbs 18:5Rank 2 from verse 2
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    5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

  3. Psalms 58:1–2Rank 3 from verse 2
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    1DO ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

    2Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.

  4. Exodus 10:3Rank 4 from verse 2
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    3And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

  5. Galatians 2:6Rank 5 from verse 2
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    6But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

From verse 3

  1. James 1:27Rank 1 from verse 3
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    27Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

  2. Jeremiah 22:3Rank 2 from verse 3
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    3Thus saith the Lord; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.

  3. Psalms 10:18Rank 3 from verse 3
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    18To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

  4. Isaiah 1:17Rank 4 from verse 3
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    17Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

  5. Jeremiah 5:28Rank 5 from verse 3
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    28They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.

From verse 4

  1. Proverbs 24:11–12Rank 1 from verse 4
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    11If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;

    12If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?

  2. Job 29:12Rank 2 from verse 4
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    12Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

  3. Job 5:15–16Rank 3 from verse 4
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    15But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.

    16So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.

  4. Psalms 140:12Rank 4 from verse 4
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    12I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

  5. Psalms 72:12–14Rank 5 from verse 4
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    12For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.

    13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.

    14He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.

From verse 5

  1. Proverbs 2:13Rank 1 from verse 5
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    13Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;

  2. Psalms 11:3Rank 2 from verse 5
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    3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

  3. Romans 1:28Rank 3 from verse 5
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    28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

  4. Micah 3:1Rank 4 from verse 5
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    1AND I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?

  5. Proverbs 1:29Rank 5 from verse 5
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    29For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord:

From verse 6

  1. John 10:34–36Rank 1 from verse 6
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    34Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

    35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

    36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

  2. Psalms 82:1Rank 2 from verse 6
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    1GOD standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

  3. Exodus 22:28Rank 3 from verse 6
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    28¶ Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

  4. Exodus 22:9Rank 4 from verse 6
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    9For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.

From verse 7

  1. Psalms 49:12Rank 1 from verse 7
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    12Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.

  2. Ezekiel 31:14Rank 2 from verse 7
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    14To the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt themselves for their height, neither shoot up their top among the thick boughs, neither their trees stand up in their height, all that drink water: for they are all delivered unto death, to the nether parts of the earth, in the midst of the children of men, with them that go down to the pit.

  3. Job 21:32Rank 3 from verse 7
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    32Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.

  4. Psalms 83:11Rank 4 from verse 7
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    11Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:

From verse 8

  1. Revelation 11:15Rank 1 from verse 8
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    15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

  2. Psalms 2:8Rank 2 from verse 8
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    8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

  3. Psalms 96:13Rank 3 from verse 8
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    13Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

  4. Psalms 22:28Rank 4 from verse 8
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    28For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations.

  5. Psalms 102:13Rank 5 from verse 8
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    13Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

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Psalms 82:1

COMBINED MEANING

standeth

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Third-person singular present form of stand, meaning to be upright, rise, stop, remain, endure, take or keep a position, be established, withstand, or present oneself before another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

congregation

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1. A gathered assembly, company, or community of people, or the people considered together as a body. 2. In the fixed expressions "tabernacle of the congregation" and "tent of the congregation," part of the name of the appointed meeting place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 82:2

COMBINED MEANING

long

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Sense 1: Extending a great distance or duration. Sense 2: To desire earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

judge

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Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

accept

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Sense 1: To receive or consent to what is offered; to approve. Sense 2: To regard with favour or partiality.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 82:3

COMBINED MEANING

defend

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To protect, guard, preserve, or rescue from attack or danger.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

justice

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The virtue which consists in giving to every one what is his due; practical conformity to the laws and to principles of rectitude in the dealings of men with each other; honesty; integrity in commerce or mutual intercourse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 82:4

COMBINED MEANING

deliver

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Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.

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COMBINED MEANING

rid

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To free, deliver, or remove from danger, bondage, or an unwanted thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 82:5

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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neither

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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

darkness

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Sense 1: Absence of light. Sense 2: Obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

course

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Sense 1: An appointed order, rotation, division, or turn of service. Sense 2: A path, direction, progress, sequence, or manner in which something proceeds.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 82:6

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

most High

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A title of God as the supreme ruler, who rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomsoever he will.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 82:7

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fall

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Sense 1: To descend, drop, or lose an upright position. Sense 2: To be slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or brought down. Sense 3: To come upon or attack. Sense 4: To pass into a specified place, condition, power, or course, or to depart from a former standing. Sense 5: To happen, turn out, or be allotted. Sense 6: As a noun, descent, overthrow, ruin, or loss of standing.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 82:8

COMBINED MEANING

arise

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1. To rise, stand, get up, or move upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. To begin, emerge, appear, come into being, or come forward. 3. To take action, intervene, or undertake the stated work. 4. To rise from death; to return to life.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

judge

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Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

nations

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Sense 1: Distinct peoples or political communities. Sense 2: The Gentile peoples as distinguished from Israel.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1GOD standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

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2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

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3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

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4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

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5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

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6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

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

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8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

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