Psalms 82:4 net — Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!

NET Bible

"Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!"

— Psalms 82:4, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Psalms 82:4 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Psalms 82 — Context

1

A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.

2

He says,“How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked?(Selah)

3

Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!

4

Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!

5

They neither know nor understand. They stumble around in the dark, while all the foundations of the earth crumble.

6

I thought,‘You are gods; all of you are sons of the Most High.’

7

Yet you will die like mortals; you will fall like all the other rulers.”

Psalms 82:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Psalms 82:4 say?
Psalms 82:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!”
Where is Psalms 82:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 82:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 82, verse 4.
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 82:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 82:4 in?
Psalms 82:4 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 82:4?
Psalms 82:4 reads (NET): “Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2