1. Elohim 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 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 gods; and all of you children of the most High.

7. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

8. Arise, O Elohim, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.