KJV ORIGINAL
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Stand up for the poor and those without parents: make sure the suffering and needy are treated fairly.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling for justice and protection of society's most vulnerable people - the poor, orphans, and those who are suffering.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 82 is addressed to judges and rulers, calling them to account for how they govern. In ancient Israel, judges were expected to be God's representatives on earth, ensuring justice especially for those who had no power or advocate. The 'fatherless' were particularly vulnerable in ancient society since they lacked the protection and provision that came from having a male head of household.
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