Psa 82:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : The psalmist turns to God as the ultimate judge and ruler. “Arise, O God, judge the earth: for you shall inherit all nations” (Psalm 82:8 ). Earthly leaders may fail, but God rules over all nations with justice. This verse is also a prayer for the coming of the Messiah, who will establish perfect justice over the entire world (Psalm 2:8; Revelation 22:20 ). God’s ultimate authority is a comfort to those who suffer under unjust rulers, as they can trust that he will set all things right in his time.

‏ Psalms 82:8

v. 8: The psalmist turns to God as the ultimate judge and ruler. “Arise, O God, judge the earth: for you shall inherit all nations”(Psalm 82:8 ^a). Earthly leaders may fail, but God rules over all nations with justice. This verse is also a prayer for the coming of the Messiah, who will establish perfect justice over the entire world (Psalm 2:8; Revelation 22:20 ^b). God’s ultimate authority is a comfort to those who suffer under unjust rulers, as they can trust that he will set all things right in his time.