Psalms 82:4

“Deliver the poor and needy, etc.] From his adversary and oppressor, who is mightier than he, and draws him to the judgment seat; when it is not in his power to defend himself against him, and get out of his hands, unless a righteous judge will show a regard to him and his cause; and sometimes even an unjust judge, through importunity, will do this, as everyone ought, and every righteous one will: rid them out of the hand of the wicked; this was what the poor widow importuned the unjust judge for, and obtained, (<421803>Luke 18:3-5).”

“Deliver the poor and needy - That is, Deliver them from the power and the arts of those who would oppress and wrong them. This would not be showing them partiality; it would be simply doing them justice. Rid them out of the hand of the wicked - Deliver, or Rescue them from their hands; that is, from their attempts to oppress and wrong them. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Deliver: Psa 72:12-14; Job 29:12, Job 29:16, Job 29:17; Pro 24:11, Pro 24:12 rid: Psa 140:12; Neh 5:1-13; Job 5:15, Job 5:16 Psalms 82:5”