A Psalm of Asaph. A wisdom psalm. God in his divine council.
v.1 (Poet) God takes his place in divine council.
1God presides in the great assembly;
he gives judgment among the “gods” (v.1, NIV)
v.2-4 (God) God asks, How long will you show partiality to the wicked? — “Rescue the week and needy.”
v.5 (God) They (the “gods”) walk in darkness.
v.6-7 (God) “You are gods, … nevertheless, like men you shall die.” v.6 is quoted in Jn 10:34.
v.8 (Poet) Appeal to God: “Arise, O God, judge the earth.”
All earthly powers are subject to God and he will make right every wrong.