Psalms82:7

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Translation

But in fact,

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like men you shall die; and like every leader

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you will fall.

Paraphrase

But wait a minute, reality says something different because, just like ordinary men, you will die; and just like every other human leader, you will not hold on to your authority indefinitely.

Footnotes

1: "But in fact"

This is a very strong word, much stronger than a normal “but or rather.” It was often used to form the second half of a contrast when it followed a statement that began with “I said”, as seen in verse 7.

2: "leader"

This word is very broad, encompassing any type of leader or ruler of people. I have chosen to render it in the most general way possible, rather than choosing one of the more specific meanings.