PSALM 82

A Psalm of Asaph.

The psalmisst, having exhorted the judges Psalm 82.1-7

God stands in the assembly [of the representatives] of God; in the midst of the magistrates or judges He gives juudgment [as] among the gods.

^{2 How long will you [magistrates or judges] judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?}

Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

^{3 Do justice to the weak (poor) and fatherless; maintain the rights of the afflicted and needy.}

Prays God to judge Psalm 82.8

^{8 Arise, O God, judge the earth! For to You belong all the nations. [Rev 11.15]} PSALM 83

Asong. A Psalm of Asaph.

A prayer against those who oppress the church Psalm 83.1-18

Keep not silence, O God; hold not Your peace or be still, O God.

^{2 For, behold, Your enemies are in tuumult, and those who hate You have raised their heads. [Acts 4.25,26]} PSALM 84

To the Chief Musician; set to Philistine lute, or [possibly] a particular Gittite tune. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

The prophet longs for the communion of the sanctuary Psalm 84.1-12

How lovely are Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts!

^{2 My soul yearns, yes, even pines and is homesick for the corts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out and sing for joy to the living God.
^{3 Yes, the sparrow has fouund a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young ─ even Your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.
^{4 Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are those who dwell in Your house and Your presence; they will be singing Your praises all the day long.}}}

Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

^{5 Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man whose strength is in You, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.}