The True God stands to preside over the heavenly council.
He pronounces judgment on the so-called gods.
He asks: “How long will you judge dishonestly
and be partial to the wicked?”
“Stand up for the poor and the orphan;
advocate for the rights of the afflicted and those in need.
Deliver the poor and the needy;
rescue them from their evil oppressors.”
These bullies are ignorant; they have no understanding of My ways.
So as they walk in darkness,
the foundations of the earth tremble.
I said, “Though you are gods
and children of the Most High,
You will die no differently than any mortal;
you will fall like one of the princes.”
Rise up, O True God; judge the rulers of the earth,
for all the nations are Yours.
Psalm 82
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Did you know that William Tyndale, when he was translating the Bible into English, coined a new word: “righteous.” He also used a cognate “righteousness.” The words that he translated by these words are often translated “just” or “justice.” I’m not sure how Tyndale decided when to use one word and when to use the other, but apparently just about every English version since then has followed his lead.