Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary
Commentary on Psalms 81
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 81, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary
Before the great Judge, the judges of the earth are rebuked, exhorted, and threatened. (Psa 82:1-8)
congregation--(Compare Exo 12:3; Exo 16:1).
of the mighty--that is, of God, of His appointment.
the gods--or, "judges" (Exo 21:6; Exo 22:9), God's representatives.