Re: [asa] a thought for earth day (tomorrow)

On 4/21/07, George Murphy <gmurphy@raex.com> wrote:

> Of course this doesn't mean that other texts about the human role in
> creation should be ignored. But this psalm is a helpful correction to the
> notion that it's all about us.

And Psalm 82 is a helpful correction to the notion that is all about
us rugged individualists, the mighty "gods" of the Developed World.

Psalm 82

A psalm of Asaph.

 1 God presides in the great assembly;
       he gives judgment among the "gods":
 2 "How long will you [plural] defend the unjust
       and show partiality to the wicked?
       Selah

 3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless;
       maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.

 4 Rescue the weak and needy;
       deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

 5 "They know nothing, they understand nothing.
       They walk about in darkness;
       all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

 6 "I said, 'You are "gods";
       you are all sons of the Most High.'

 7 But you will die like mere men;
       you will fall like every other ruler."

 8 Rise up, O God, judge the earth,
       for all the nations are your inheritance.

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Received on Sat Apr 21 13:04:28 2007