Psalm 82:4

4 Save the weak and helpless; free them from the power 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 He says, "How long will you defend evil people? How long will you show greater kindness to the wicked?Selah

3 Defend the weak and the orphans; defend the rights of the poor and suffering.

4 Save the weak and helpless; free them from the power of the wicked.

5 "You know nothing. You don't understand. You walk in the dark, while the world is falling apart.

6 I said, 'You are "gods." You are all sons of God Most High.'