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Psalms 82:3

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Defend the poor and fatherless; literally, judge them. "Do not deny them justice; do not refuse to hear their cause" (comp. Isaiah 1:23; Jeremiah 5:28). Do justice to the afflicted and needy. After consenting to hear their cause, be sure thou doest them justice.

These commands are covert reproaches.

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