Psalms 82:7

Psalms 82:8 web — Arise, God, judge the earth, for you inherit all of the nations. A song. A Psalm by Asaph.

World English Bible

"Arise, God, judge the earth, for you inherit all of the nations. A song. A Psalm by Asaph."

— Psalms 82:8, World English Bible

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KJV
“Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. ”
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ASV
“Arise, O God, judge the earth; For thou shalt inherit all the nations. ”
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NET
“Rise up, O God, and execute judgment on the earth! For you own all the nations.”
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DRB
“Gebal, and Ammon and Amalec: the Philistines, with the inhabitants of Tyre.”
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BBE
“Up! O God, come as judge of the earth; for all the nations are your heritage.”
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KJVA
“Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. ”
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Psalms 82 — Context

They don't know, neither do they understand. They walk back and forth in darkness. All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

I said, "You are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High.

Nevertheless you shall die like men, and fall like one of the rulers."

Arise, God, judge the earth, for you inherit all of the nations. A song. A Psalm by Asaph.

Psalms 82:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 82:8 say?

Psalms 82:8 in the World English Bible reads: “Arise, God, judge the earth, for you inherit all of the nations. A song. A Psalm by Asaph.”

Where is Psalms 82:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 82:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 82, verse 8.

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 82:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 82:8 in?

Psalms 82:8 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 82:8?

Psalms 82:8 reads (WEB): “Arise, God, judge the earth, for you inherit all of the nations. A song. A Psalm by Asaph.” 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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