1 The psalmist, having exhorted the judges
5 And reproved their negligence
8 Prays God to judge

A.M. 3108. B.C. 896. A Psalm. Some refer this psalm to the time of David, and others to that of Hezekiah; but it is more probable that it was composed when Jehoshaphat reformed the courts throughout his kingdom. 2Ch 19:6,7

God, etc. Or, God standeth in the assembly of God. (ail) he judgeth among the judges. (elohim) God is among His own people; and presides especially in those courts of justice which Himself has established. Ex 18:21 2Ch 19:6,7 Ec 5:8

the gods Ps 82:6,7 138:1 Ex 21:6 22:28 Joh 10:35

2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

how Ps 62:3 Ex 10:3 1Ki 18:21 Mt 17:17

judge Ps 58:1,2 Ex 23:6,7 Le 19:15 Mic 3:1-3,9-12

accept De 1:17 2Ch 19:7 Job 34:19 Pr 18:5 Ga 2:6

3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

defend. Heb. Judge Ps 10:18 De 10:18 Isa 1:17,23

do Jer 5:28 22:3,16 Jas 1:27

4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

deliver Ps 72:12-14 Job 29:12,16,17 Pr 24:11,12

rid Ps 140:12 Ne 5:1-13 Job 5:15,16

5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

they. That is, the judges know not.
know not Ps 53:4 Pr 1:29 Mic 3:1 Ro 1:28

walk Pr 2:13 4:19 Ec 2:14 Joh 3:19 12:35 1Jo 2:11

all the. etc., All the civil institutions of the land totter. Ps 11:3 75:3 Ec 3:16 Isa 5:7 2Ti 2:19

out of course. Heb. moved

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Ps 82:1 Ex 22:9,28 Joh 10:34-36

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

but Ps 49:12 Job 21:32 Eze 31:14

like men. Or, like Adam
and fall. Or, as fall as one of them, O ye princes. Ps 83:11

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

arise Ps 7:6 44:26 96:13 102:13 Isa 51:9 Mic 7:2,7 Zep 3:8

thou Ps 2:8 22:28 Re 11:15