Psalms 82:5 Meaning and Explanation
“They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The corrupt judges neither understand nor care about the consequences of their failure.
The Context of Psalms 82:5
The spiritual blindness that drives injustice
What Does Psalms 82:5 Mean?
The rulers' fundamental problem is ignorance and moral blindness. They do not 'know' or 'understand,' suggesting they lack the spiritual perception needed for just judgment. They 'walk on in darkness,' a biblical metaphor for moral and spiritual confusion.
Their ignorance has cosmic consequences: 'all the foundations of the earth are out of course.' The disorder in society—caused by corrupt justice—destabilizes the created order itself. This conveys the idea that injustice is not merely a social problem but a violation of the divine design underlying creation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 82:5
What does Psalms 82:5 mean?
The corrupt judges neither understand nor care about the consequences of their failure.
What is the context of Psalms 82:5?
The spiritual blindness that drives injustice