Psalms 82:8
The Scripture
(8) Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist urges the people to be just and to protect the poor and vulnerable, warning that the wicked will oppress them. He calls the righteous to stand up and speak against injustice, to be a witness to God’s righteousness. The chapter ends with a call to be zealous in defending the oppressed.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 7:6Psalms 44:26Psalms 96:13Psalms 102:13Isaiah 51:9Micah 7:2Micah 7:7Zephaniah 3:8Psalms 2:8Psalms 22:28Revelation 11:15