God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
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How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
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Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
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Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Psalms 82:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 82:1 say?
Psalms 82:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”
Where is Psalms 82:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 82:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 82, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 82:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 82:1 in?
Psalms 82:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 82:1?
Psalms 82:1 reads (KJVA): “God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.