Geneva Bible Notes: Psalms 82

Psalms 82:1 ^! The Prophet declaring God to be present among the Judges and Magistrates.

Psalms 82:1 ^a The Prophet sheweth that if princes and judges do not their duetie, God, whose autoritie is aboue them, wil take vengeance on them.

Psalms 82:2 ^b For theues and murderes finde fauour in judgement, when the cause of the godlie can not be heard.

Psalms 82:2 ^! Reproueth their parcialitie.

Psalms 82:3 ^! And exhorteth them to do justice.

Psalms 82:4 ^c Not onely when they crye for helpe, but when their cause requireth aide & support.

Psalms 82:5 ^d That is, all things are out of ordre, ether by their tyranie or careles negligence.

Psalms 82:5 ^! But seing none amendement

Psalms 82:7 ^e No title honour shal excuse you, but you shalbe subject to Gods judgement, and render a compt as wel as other men.

Psalms 82:8 ^f Therefore not tyrant shal plucke thy right & autoritie from thee.

Psalms 82:8 ^! He desireth God to vndertake the matter & execute justice him self.