Psalm 82:4

4 Verlost den arme en den behoeftige, rukt hem uit der goddelozen hand.

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 Hoe lang zult gijlieden onrecht oordelen, en het aangezicht der goddelozen aannemen? Sela.

3 Doet recht den arme en den wees; rechtvaardigt den verdrukte en den arme.

4 Verlost den arme en den behoeftige, rukt hem uit der goddelozen hand.

5 Zij weten niet, en verstaan niet; zij wandelen steeds in duisternis; dies wankelen alle fondamenten der aarde.

6 Ik heb wel gezegd: Gij zijt goden; en gij zijt allen kinderen des Allerhoogsten;