Psalms 82 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
82:1
1. congregation--(Compare Ex 12:3; 16:1). of the mighty--that is, of God, of His appointment. the gods--or, "judges" (Ex 21:6; 22:9), God's representatives.
82:2
2. accept the persons--literally, "lift up the faces," that is, from dejection, or admit to favor and communion, regardless of merit (Le 19:15; Pr 18:5).
82:3–4
3-4. So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).
82:5
5. By the wilful ignorance and negligence of judges, anarchy ensues (Psa 11:3; 75:3). out of course--(Compare Margin; Psa 9:6; 62:2).
82:6–7
6-7. Though God admitted their official dignity (Joh 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
82:8
8. As rightful sovereign of earth, God is invoked personally to correct the evils of His representatives.