Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Psalms 82
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Psalms82:2
2. accept the persons--literally, "lift up the faces," that is, from dejection, or admit to favor and communion, regardless of merit (Le 19:15; Pr 18:5).
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Psalms82:3-4
3-4. So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).
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Psalms82:5
5. By the wilful ignorance and negligence of judges, anarchy ensues (Psa 11:3; 75:3).
out of course--(Compare Margin; Psa 9:6; 62:2).
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Psalms82:6-7
6-7. Though God admitted their official dignity (Joh 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
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Psalms82:8
8. As rightful sovereign of earth, God is invoked personally to correct the evils of His representatives.
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Psalms82:1
PSALM 82
Psa 82:1-8. Before the great Judge, the judges of the earth are rebuked, exhorted, and threatened.
1. congregation--(Compare Ex 12:3; 16:1).
of the mighty--that is, of God, of His appointment.
the gods--or, "judges" (Ex 21:6; 22:9), God's representatives.
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