Christian prayer
Psalm 82
Psalm 82 from the Bible, with the original text and its meaning.
- 8 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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- 1
מִזְמ֗וֹר לְאָ֫סָ֥ף אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים נִצָּ֥ב בַּעֲדַת־אֵ֑ל בְּקֶ֖רֶב אֱלֹהִ֣ים יִשְׁפֹּֽט׃
A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
- 2
עַד־מָתַ֥י תִּשְׁפְּטוּ־עָ֑וֶל וּפְנֵ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים תִּשְׂאוּ־סֶֽלָה׃
How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
- 3
שִׁפְטוּ־דַ֥ל וְיָת֑וֹם עָנִ֖י וָרָ֣שׁ הַצְדִּֽיקוּ׃
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
- 4
פַּלְּטוּ־דַ֥ל וְאֶבְי֑וֹן מִיַּ֖ד רְשָׁעִ֣ים הַצִּֽילוּ׃
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
- 5
לֹ֤א יָֽדְע֨וּ ׀ וְלֹ֥א יָבִ֗ינוּ בַּחֲשֵׁכָ֥ה יִתְהַלָּ֑כוּ יִ֝מּ֗וֹטוּ כָּל־מ֥וֹסְדֵי אָֽרֶץ׃
They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
- 6
אֲֽנִי־אָ֭מַרְתִּי אֱלֹהִ֣ים אַתֶּ֑ם וּבְנֵ֖י עֶלְי֣וֹן כֻּלְּכֶֽם׃
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
- 7
אָ֭כֵן כְּאָדָ֣ם תְּמוּת֑וּן וּכְאַחַ֖ד הַשָּׂרִ֣ים תִּפֹּֽלוּ׃
But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
- 8
קוּמָ֣ה אֱ֭לֹהִים שָׁפְטָ֣ה הָאָ֑רֶץ כִּֽי־אַתָּ֥ה תִ֝נְחַ֗ל בְּכָל־הַגּוֹיִֽם׃
Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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När den beds
Many Christians recite Psalm 82 when praying for justice, honest leadership and protection for vulnerable people. It is also read in worship and personal devotion as a reminder of responsibility toward the poor and oppressed.
Varifrån den kommer
Psalm 82 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible, inherited by Christians from the scriptures of ancient Israel. Its heading associates it with Asaph. It portrays God judging a heavenly assembly and condemning the failure to defend the weak and uphold justice.
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Frågor om Psalm 82
How many verses are in Psalm 82?
Psalm 82 has 8 verses.
What is Psalm 82 about?
It condemns unjust judgment and calls for the defense of the weak, the poor and the oppressed. It ends with an appeal for God to judge the earth.
Who wrote Psalm 82?
The psalm's heading associates it with Asaph, a figure linked with sacred music in the Bible. This attribution does not establish its precise date or circumstances of composition.
Who are the “gods” mentioned in Psalm 82?
Christians have understood them in different ways, including as heavenly beings or human rulers and judges. The central message is that all authority is accountable to God for justice.
When might Christians pray Psalm 82?
Many Christians pray it when concerned about injustice, the abuse of power or the needs of vulnerable people. It can also be part of regular prayer and worship.
