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Psalms Chapter 82
Before the great Judge, the judges of the earth are rebuked, exhorted, and threatened. (Psa 82:1-8)
congregation--(Compare Exo 12:3; Exo 16:1).
of the mighty--that is, of God, of His appointment.
the gods--or, "judges" (Exo 21:6; Exo 22:9), God's representatives.
accept the persons--literally, "lift up the faces," that is, from dejection, or admit to favor and communion, regardless of merit (Lev 19:15; Pro 18:5).
So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).
poor and needy--(Compare Psa 34:10; Psa 41:1).
By the wilful ignorance and negligence of judges, anarchy ensues (Psa 11:3; Psa 75:3).
out of course--(Compare Margin; Psa 9:6; Psa 62:2).
Though God admitted their official dignity (Joh 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
fall like, &c.--be cut off suddenly (Psa 20:8; Psa 91:7).
As rightful sovereign of earth, God is invoked personally to correct the evils of His representatives.