Psalm 82
Theme
Rescue the Weak and Needy
Outline
1-2, God the Judge 3-4, Justice for the Needy 5, Ignorance and Instability 6-7, Authority and Justice 8, God the Judge
Key Verse
(82:1) God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.
Notes
Psalm 82 discusses God's judgment, emphasizing justice for the needy and the ignorance of those in authority. It features a chiastic structure, beginning and ending with God as the judge, while highlighting the responsibility of leaders and the consequences of their actions. Asaph calls for God's intervention to judge the earth.