Prayer for the Vulnerable: Psalm 82-Supplication through the Scriptures
Prayer for the Vulnerable Psalm 82 Since there is such a failure in the administration of justice by those to whom it pertains, and who are appointed to do it in thy stead, do thou, O God, come forth thyself, and see that justice is executed among people. Do thou take the matter into thine own hands, and see that impartial justice is done everywhere among people. It pertains to thee as the great Proprietor of the earth to exercise justice; and we have nowhere else to look when men fail to do their duty. Barnes “When the wicked man rules, people groan” (Proverbs 29:2). Psalm 82 is God’s reminder to rulers and authorities that they are His representatives on earth and will be held accountable for their actions. As the psalmist begins, we see God Himself calling to account those He has placed in authority. We know there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been appointed by God (Romans 13:1). For those under authority, their responsibility is to submit to t...