Parallel Verses
Amplified
He judges among the gods (divine beings).
New American Standard Bible
A Psalm of Asaph.
God takes His
He
King James Version
{A Psalm of Asaph.} God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Holman Bible
A psalm of Asaph.
He judges among the gods:
International Standard Version
God takes his stand in the divine assembly; among the divine beings he renders judgment:
A Conservative Version
God stands in the congregation of God. He judges among the gods.
American Standard Version
God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods.
Bible in Basic English
God is in the meeting-place of God; he is judging among the gods.
Darby Translation
{A Psalm of Asaph.} God standeth in the assembly of God, he judgeth among the gods.
Julia Smith Translation
Chanting to Asaph. God stood in the assembly of God; he will judge in the midst of gods.
King James 2000
[A Psalm of Asaph.] God stands in the congregation of the mighty; he judges among the gods.
Lexham Expanded Bible
God stands in the divine assembly; he administers judgment in the midst of [the] gods.
Modern King James verseion
A Psalm of Asaph. God stands in the congregation of the mighty; in the midst of the gods He judges.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{A Psalm of Asaph} God standeth in the congregation of princes, and is a Judge among the judges.
NET Bible
A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.
New Heart English Bible
God presides in the great assembly. He judges among the gods.
The Emphasized Bible
God, hath taken his place in the august assembly, In the midst of the gods, will he judge.
Webster
A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
World English Bible
God presides in the great assembly. He judges among the gods.
Youngs Literal Translation
-- A Psalm of Asaph. God hath stood in the company of God, In the midst God doth judge.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 82:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call To Obedience
1
He judges among the gods (divine beings).
2
How long will you judge unjustly
And show partiality to the wicked? Selah.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
2 Chronicles 19:6-7
and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Exodus 21:6
then his master shall bring him to God [that is, to the judges who act in God’s name], then he shall bring him to the door or doorpost. And his master shall pierce his ear with an awl (strong needle); and he shall serve him for life.
Exodus 22:28
“You shall not curse God, nor curse the ruler of your people [since he administers God’s law].
Psalm 58:11
Men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous;
Surely there is a God who judges on the earth.”
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight [of corruption]; for a higher official watches over another official, and there are higher ones over them [looking out for one another].
Isaiah 3:13
The Lord rises to contend,
And stands to judge the people.
Exodus 18:21
Furthermore, you shall select from all the people competent men who [reverently] fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; you shall place these over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.
Psalm 82:6-7
I said, “You are
Indeed, all of you are sons of the Most High.
Psalm 138:1
I sing praises to You before the [pagan] gods.
John 10:35