Psalms 82:2
What does Psalms 82:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 82:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [Selah
KJV
King James Version · 1611How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [Selah
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949How long will you go on judging falsely, having respect for the persons of evil-doers? (Selah.)
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Till when do ye judge perversely? And the face of the wicked lift up? Selah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752O God, who shall be like to thee? hold not thy peace, neither be thou still, O God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890How long will ye judge unrighteously, and accept the person of the wicked? Selah.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 18:21
And Elijah came near unto all the people, and said, How long go ye limping between the two sides? if Jehovah be God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
- Psalms 62:3
How long will ye set upon a man, That ye may slay him, all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
- Job 34:19
That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.
- Exodus 10:3
And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.
- Micah 3:9
Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, that abhor justice, and pervert all equity.
- 2 Chronicles 19:7
Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
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