Psalm 82:8
“Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. ”
KJV
Read in Psalm 82Meaning
The psalm ends by transferring final judgment to God. After condemning corrupt rule, the prayer asks for universal divine justice rather than private vengeance.
Arise, O God, judge the earth
The final plea asks God to establish just judgment over all nations.
Read carefully
The subject of the final judgment is God; the verse does not delegate universal coercive authority to readers.
Reflection
Pursue justice lawfully while resisting the temptation to appoint yourself final judge over others.