Psalm 82:4

4 (81-4) Rescue the poor; and deliver the needy out of the hand of the sinner.

Psalm 82:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 82:4

Deliver the poor and needy
From his adversary and oppressor, who is mightier than he, and draws him to the judgment seat; when it is not in his power to defend himself against him, and get out of his hands, unless a righteous judge will show a regard to him and his cause; and sometimes even an unjust judge, through importunity, will do this, as everyone ought, and every righteous one will:

rid them out of the hand of the wicked;
this was what the poor widow importuned the unjust judge for, and obtained, ( Luke 18:3-5 ) .

Psalm 82:4 In-Context

2 (81-2) How long will you judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked?

3 (81-3) Judge for the needy and fatherless: do justice to the humble and the poor.

4 (81-4) Rescue the poor; and deliver the needy out of the hand of the sinner.

5 (81-5) They have not known nor understood: they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be moved.

6 (81-6) I have said: You are gods and all of you the sons of the most High.