1.
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Title. A Psalm. Hebrew. mizm6r. App-65 .
of Asaph. The eleventh of the twelve Asaph Psalms.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 .
standeth: i.e. officially.
the congregation of the mighty = GOD'S (Hebrew El. App-4 . IV) assembly (in its civil aspect).
gods. Elohim: used of earthly judges as representing Him. Compare Exodus 21:6 ; Exodus 22:8 , Exodus 22:9 , Exodus 22:28 (quoted in Acts 23:5 ). Hence, Moses is so spoken of (Exodus 7:1 ). (It is used also of idols as representing even a false god.) See John 10:34 , John 10:35 .
2.
How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
accept the persons. Compare Leviticus 19:15 . Pro 18:5 . 2 Chronicles 19:7 .
wicked = lawless. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44 .
Selah. Connecting the indictment with the command to judge righteously. See App-66 .
3.
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Defend = Vindicate. Compare verses: Psalms 82:1 , Psalms 82:2 .
the poor = oppressed. Hebrew. 'ebyon = a helpless or expectant one. See note on Proverbs 6:11 .
4.
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them 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.
They = The oppressed.
will = can.
on = to and fro.
6.
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
I have said. Compare Exodus 22:9 , Exodus 22:28 . John 10:34 , John 10:35 .
children = sons. Compare Luke 6:35 .
the MOST HIGH. Hebrew. Elyon. App-4 .
7.
But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
men. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 .
princes. Compare Numbers 16:2 , Numbers 16:35 .
8.
Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
judge = judge Thou.
nations = the nations.