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Psalms 81
Septuagint (Brenton, 1851) 81 compared with King James Version 82
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1A Psalm for Asaph. God stands in the assembly of gods; and in the midst [of them] will judge gods.
1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unrighteously, and accept the persons of sinners? Pause.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3Judge the orphan and poor : do justice to the low and needy.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner.
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5They know not, nor understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be shaken.
5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all [of you] children of the Most High.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7But ye die as men, and fall as one of the princes.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.