Psalms 82:6

What does Psalms 82:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 82:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I said, Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I said, Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I said, You are gods; all of you are the sons of the Most High:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I--I have said, `Gods ye <FI>are<Fi> , And sons of the Most High--all of you,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For they have contrived with one consent: they have made a covenant together against thee,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I have said, Ye aregods, and all of you are children of the Most High;

Context

v.5They know not, neither do they understand; They walk to and fro in darkness: All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

v.6This passage

v.7Nevertheless ye shall die like men, And fall like one of the princes.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 82:1

    God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods.

  • John 10:34

    Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

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