Lux Domini
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

What does Psalms 82:3 mean?

Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and protecting those that do well.

Key themes

FaithSuffering and trialsPrayerJustice and mercyPraise

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