God, in the congregation, stands

Verse 1

God, in the congregation, stands, Among the men of might; The earthly gods he strict surveys, Their actions judges right.

Verse 2

"How long, (said he) then, will you dare False judgment to award; The wicked's person to accept, And partially regard?

Verse 3

"Defend the poor, and fatherless, And right the weak distressed.

Verse 4

From wicked hands, deliver those, With tyranny, oppressed."

Verse 5

They know not, nor will understand, But walk perversely blind; The earth's foundations all are moved, And greatly undermined.

Verse 6

"I said; Ye're Gods; all of you sons Of the Most High did call;

Verse 7

But ye shall die, like common men, Like other princes fall."

Verse 8

Arise, O God, and judge the earth, Restore lost righteousness: For thou, the nations of the world, As sovereign shalt possess.