Amidst the assemblies of the great

Verse 1

Amidst the assemblies of the great, The world's great Ruler takes his seat, And earthly gods doth judge; (and says)

Verse 2

"How long will ye pervert the laws, Accept the person, plead the cause, Of such as walk in wicked ways.

Verse 3

"Defend the poor, and fatherless; To such as are in deep distress Impartial justice let be done.

Verse 4

Loose the oppressed's heavy bands; And, from the wicked's gripping hands, Deliver ye the needy one."

Verse 5

They know not, nor will understand, They walk in darkness; through the land, The Earth's Supports are overthrown.

Verse 6

"You I have honor'd with my name, And styled you Gods; ye all, in fame, For sons of the Most High have shone.

Verse 7

"But ye shall die, like common men, Like other princes fall; and then Account to me, for all your wrongs."

Verse 8

Arise, O God, to judge the earth; For every nation from it's birth, To thee by sovereign right belongs.