KJV ORIGINAL
Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Rise up, O God, and judge the earth, because all nations belong to you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on God to take action and bring justice to the world, recognizing that God has ultimate authority over every nation.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 82 is attributed to Asaph and addresses God's judgment of corrupt earthly rulers who have failed to protect the poor and defenseless. This final verse serves as a plea for God to intervene directly when human authorities fail in their duties. The psalm reflects Israel's understanding that while God allows human rulers to govern, ultimate authority and ownership of all nations belongs to Him alone.
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