Psalms 82:1

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Psalms 82:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah

3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.

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2 Chronicles 19:6

Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.

2 Chronicles 19:7

And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

Exodus 18:21

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Ecclesiastes 5:8

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Psalms 82:6

I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’

Psalms 82:7

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Psalms 138:1

I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Exodus 21:6

then his master is to bring him before the judges. And he shall take him to the door or doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he shall serve his master for life.

Exodus 22:28

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John 10:35

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