Psalms 82:2

accept the persons Or, as R.V., respect the persons, shewing partiality to the rich and powerful. Strict impartiality in the administration of justice is frequently enjoined in the Law. Favouring the poor is condemned as well as favouring the rich. See Exodus 23:2-3; Exodus 23:6-8; Leviticus 19:15; Leviticus 19:35; Deuteronomy 1:17; Deuteronomy 16:18 ff.: cp. Proverbs 18:5; Proverbs 24:23. The music strikes up to emphasise the question, and as it were give time for an answer. But the judges have no defence, and God proceeds to remind them of their duty.