Psalm 82:4

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 82:4

82:4 Deliver the poor and {c} needy: rid [them] out of the hand of the wicked.(c) Not only when they cry for help, but when their cause requires aid and support. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 82:1-8

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 82:3-5

While we pay all due respect to the important truths here set forth, concerning earthly courts of justice, I would not overlook the occasion, the very idea of judgment and justice sets forth, to call to mind that throne of judgment which the Lord sets up in the conscience, by which he seems to deal with sinners according to the covenant of works, but in effect to lead them to Christ. Reader! doth not the blessed work of salvation by Jesus begin in the soul in a consciousness, inwrought in the... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 82:4

Saints. Hebrew, "hidden ones;" (Protestants; Haydock) the people under God's protection, (Menochius; Berthier) or the treasures of the temple. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 82:1-5

1-5 Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and protecting those that do well. Good princes and good judges, who mean well, are under Divine direction; and bad ones, who mean ill, are under Divine restraint. The authority of God is to be submitted to, in those governors whom his providence places over us. But when justice is turned from what is right,... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 82:1-8

God as the Judge of Governments. A psalm of Asaph, to set forth the majesty of the great Judge of the earth. v. 1. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, in the assembly of God, firm and immovable in the midst of His Church, against which therefore the gates of hell cannot prevail; He judgeth among the gods, among the judges, the rulers of the earth; for every government receives its authority from God and is responsible to Him, who will call all the mighty ones of the earth to... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 82:1-8

Psalms 82:0A Psalm of Asaph1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty;He judgeth among the gods.2 How long will ye judge unjustly,And accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.3 Defend the poor and fatherless:Do justice to the afflicted and needy.4 Deliver the poor and needy:Rid them out of the hand of the wicked.5 They know not, neither will they understand;They walk on in darkness:All the foundations of the earth are out of course.6 I have said, Ye are... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 82:1-8

the Just Judge of All Psalms 82:1-8 Those described here as gods are evidently the judges and magistrates of Israel. See John 10:34 . They were intended to be the mouthpiece and representatives of God; but instead, they thought only of their own interests and sought personal aggrandizement. But the psalmist beheld what was veiled from ordinary view-God standing in the midst of His people, judging them Himself and judging their judges. We may have done wrongs of which no judge has convicted... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 82:1-8

This psalm is a cry for justice, born of a sense of maladministration of those in authority. It first announces the fact that God is the supreme Judge. This is a recognition of the perfect equity of the standard of justice. The judges in mind have erred in that they have shown respect for the persons of the wicked, and thus departed from that strict justice which ever characterises the dealings of God to Whom they are all responsible. The singer then sets forth what are the essential... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 82:1-8

LXXXII. Against Iniquitous Rulers. Jewish rulers are meant, as is plain from Psalms 82:3 f. Psalms 82:6 f. The use of the word “ God” in Psalms 82:6 f. is ironical. The great men bear themselves as if Divine, but have to die like other men. [But see on Psalms 58:1.— A. S. P]— princes: read, “ demons.” The writer may have had Genesis 6:1-Numbers : * in mind. Psalms 82:8 . inherit: read, “ rule.” But the verse is a later addition. God’ s rule over the heathen has nothing to do with... read more

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