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Psalms 81

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1A Psalm for Asaph. God stands in the assembly of gods; and in the midst [of them] will judge gods.
1(82) A Psalm for Asaph. God stands in the assembly of gods; and in the midst [of them] will judge gods.
2How long will ye judge unrighteously, and accept the persons of sinners? Pause.
2How long will you⌃ judge unrighteously, and accept the persons of sinners? Pause.
3Judge the orphan and poor: do justice to the low and needy.
3Judge the orphan and poor: do justice to the low and needy.
4Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner.
4Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner.
5They know not, nor understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be shaken.
5They know not, nor understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be shaken.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all [of you] children of the Most High.
6I have said, You⌃ are gods; and all [of you] children of the Most High.
7But ye die as men, and fall as one of the princes.
7But you⌃ die as men, and fall as one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for you shall inherit all nations.