Scripture Context

Psalms 81:11 - Psalms 82:4

11 But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

12 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust; and they walked in their own counsels.

13 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!

14 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.

15 The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him; but their time should have endured forever.

16 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat; and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.

Psalms 82
Intro: A prayer for judgment. (A Psalm of Asaph.)

1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

2 How long will ye suffer them to 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.