[82:1] God presides in the heavenly council; in the assembly of the gods he gives his decision:
[82:2] “You must stop judging unjustly; you must no longer be partial to the wicked!
[82:3] Defend the rights of the poor and the orphans; be fair to the needy and the helpless.
[82:4] Rescue them from the power of evil people.
[82:5] “How ignorant you are! How stupid! You are completely corrupt, and justice has disappeared from the world.
[82:6] ‘You are gods,’ I said; ‘all of you are children of the Most High.’
[82:7] But you will die like mortals; your life will end like that of any prince.”
[82:8] Come, O God, and rule the world; all the nations are yours.