Psalms 82:5

“They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.”

"They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course." - Psalms 82:5
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What does Psalms 82:5 mean?

Psalms 82:5 (KJV) states, "They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course." This verse is a part of Psalm 82, which is a lament and a warning to the unjust rulers and judges of the earth. The verse itself…

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Walking in Darkness: The Call to Awareness

Psalm 82:5 states, "They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course." This verse poignantly captures the plight of humanity when spiritual blindness prevails. In a world filled with distractions and noise…

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A Prayer for Divine Understanding and Restoration

O Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, I bow before you in reverence and humility, acknowledging Your majesty and sovereignty over all creation. As I reflect on Your Holy Word, particularly Psalm 82:5, "They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on…

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Psalms 82:5 - "They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course."
Psalms 82 verse one Psalms 82 Psalms 82
Psalms 82:3 - "Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy."
Psalms 82:1 - "God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods."
Psalms 82:4 - "Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked."
Psalms 82:2 - "How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah."
Psalms 82:7 - "But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes."
Psalms 82:6 - "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High."
Psalms 82:8 - "Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations."
Psalms 119:82 - "Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?"
"Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations." - Psalms 82:8
"How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah." - Psalms 82:2
"Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy." - Psalms 82:3
"God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods." - Psalms 82:1
"Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked." - Psalms 82:4
"But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes." - Psalms 82:7
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm."
"I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High." - Psalms 82:6
"Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?" - Psalms 119:82
Psalm 82:2-5 - "How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken."
"Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm." - Psalms 98:5
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm."
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm."
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm."
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm."
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm."
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm." Light pastel colors
Psalms 17:5 - "Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not."
Psalms 98:5 - "Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm." Light pastel colors