Psalms 82:1

Overview - Psalms 82
1	The psalmist, having exhorted the judges,
5	and reproved their negligence,
8	prays God to judge.

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Psalms 82:1 (King James Version)
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

A: M. 3108. B.C. 896. (Title.) A Psalm.; Some refer this psalm to the time of David, and others to that of Hezekiah; but it is more probable that it was composed when Jehoshaphat reformed the courts throughout his kingdom.; 2 Chronicles 19:6 2 Chronicles 19:7
of Asaph: or, for Asaph.
God, etc: Or, "God standeth in the assembly of God, {ail,} he judgeth among the judges." {Elohim:} God is among His own people; and presides especially in those courts of justice which Himself has established.; Exodus 18:21 ; 2 Chronicles 19:6 2 Chronicles 19:7 ; Ecclesiastes 5:8
the gods: Psalms 82:6 Psalms 82:7 ; 138:1 Exodus 21:6 ; 22:28 John 10:35