King James Bible
"God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods."
God takes His authoritative position in the divine assembly—a heavenly court where earthly rulers and judges (called 'mighty' or 'elohim') are held accountable. This imagery reflects ancient Near Eastern concepts of a divine council, but uniquely positions Israel's God as the supreme judge presiding over all authorities. The term 'gods' (elohim) here refers to human judges and rulers who were meant to represent God's justice on earth. God actively evaluates and pronounces judgment on these leaders, emphasizing that all earthly power is subordinate to divine authority and will be held to account for corruption or injustice.