1 God takes his place at the head of a large gathering of rulers and judges. 1 He announces his decisions among them.
2 He says, "How long will you stand up for those who aren't fair to others? 2 How long will you show favor to sinful people? Selah
3 Stand up for those who are weak and for those whose fathers have died. 3 See to it that those who are poor and those who are beaten down are treated fairly.
4 Save the weak and those who are in need. 4 Save them from the power of sinful people.
5 "You rulers and judges don't know anything. 5 You don't understand anything. 5 You are in the dark about what is right. 5 Law and order have been destroyed all over the world.
6 "I said, 'Rulers and judges, you are "gods." 6 You are all children of the Most High God.'
7 But you will die, just like everyone else. 7 You will die like every other ruler."
8 God, rise up. Judge the earth. 8 All of the nations belong to you.
