Psalms 82:3 bbe — Give ear to the cause of the poor and the children without fathers; let those who are troubled and in need have their r…

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"Give ear to the cause of the poor and the children without fathers; let those who are troubled and in need have their rights."

— Psalms 82:3, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 82 — Context

1

God is in the meeting-place of God; he is judging among the gods.

2

How long will you go on judging falsely, having respect for the persons of evil-doers? (Selah.)

3

Give ear to the cause of the poor and the children without fathers; let those who are troubled and in need have their rights.

4

Be the saviour of the poor and those who have nothing: take them out of the hand of the evil-doers.

5

They have no knowledge or sense; they go about in the dark: all the bases of the earth are moved.

6

I said, You are gods; all of you are the sons of the Most High:

Psalms 82:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 82:3 say?
Psalms 82:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give ear to the cause of the poor and the children without fathers; let those who are troubled and in need have their rights.”
Where is Psalms 82:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 82:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 82, verse 3.
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 82:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 82:3 in?
Psalms 82:3 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 82:3?
Psalms 82:3 reads (BBE): “Give ear to the cause of the poor and the children without fathers; let those who are troubled and in need have their rights.” 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.
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