Psalms 82

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM LXXXII.—Dignified is the office of magistrates, as the deputies of God. And with solemn awe and strict equity ought they to fix their decisions, as in God’s presence, and as accountable to him. Yet how commonly do they indulge themselves in injustice and partiality! For want of substance to procure right to themselves, the poor are ordinarily trampled on: but God is their guardian; and, let magistrates do their worst, he will at last redress the grievances of his poor ones. The high station and mighty influence of magistrates shall not long protect them from death; nor, if wicked, from damnation. If our rulers then be wicked, let us give ourselves to prayer, that God may rectify matters, and subdue the world to the righteous government of his Son