Psalm 82:4

4 Rescue [the] helpless and [the] needy; deliver [them] from the hand of [the] wicked."

Psalm 82:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 82:4

Deliver the poor and needy
From his adversary and oppressor, who is mightier than he, and draws him to the judgment seat; when it is not in his power to defend himself against him, and get out of his hands, unless a righteous judge will show a regard to him and his cause; and sometimes even an unjust judge, through importunity, will do this, as everyone ought, and every righteous one will:

rid them out of the hand of the wicked;
this was what the poor widow importuned the unjust judge for, and obtained, ( Luke 18:3-5 ) .

Psalm 82:4 In-Context

2 "How long will you judge unjustly and {show favoritism to the wicked}? Selah

3 Judge [on behalf of the] helpless and [the] orphan; provide justice [to the] afflicted and [the] poor.

4 Rescue [the] helpless and [the] needy; deliver [them] from the hand of [the] wicked."

5 They do not know or consider. They go about in the darkness, [so that] all [the] foundations of [the] earth are shaken.

6 I have said, "You [are] gods, and sons of the Most High, all of you.