1 One of Asaph's songs of praise. God stands in the assembly of the gods. He stands as judge among the judges.
2 He says, "How long will you judge unfairly and show special favors to the wicked?" Selah
3 "Defend the poor and orphans. Protect the rights of the poor.
4 Help those who are poor and helpless. Save them from those who are evil.
5 "They don't know what is happening. They don't understand! They don't know what they are doing. Their world is falling down around them!"
6 I, God Most High, say, "You are gods, my own sons.
7 But you will die as all people must die. Your life will end like that of any ruler."
8 Get up, God! You be the judge! You be the leader over all the nations!