1   
God presides in the heavenly council;
  in the assembly of the gods he gives his decision:

2   
“You must stop judging unjustly;
  you must no longer be partial to the wicked!

3   
Defend the rights of the poor and the orphans;
  be fair to the needy and the helpless.

4   
Rescue them from the power of evil men.

5   
“How ignorant you are! How stupid!
  You are completely corrupt,
  and justice has disappeared from the world.

6   
‘You are gods,’ I said;
  ‘all of you are sons of the Most High.’ ^note

7   
But you will die like men;
  your life will end like that of any prince.”

8   
Come, O God, and rule the world;
  all the nations are yours.

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