What does Psalm 82:7 mean?

Despite high positions in government, society, or religion, even the most powerful of people will face death as certain as any other (Hebrews 9:27). This is meant to warn corrupt judges who render unjust verdicts (Psalm 82:1–4), overturning God's basic purpose for human government (Psalm 82:3–5; Proverbs 31:9; Romans 13:4). These leaders are meant to be God's representatives, reflecting His compassionate nature. Instead, some engage in corruption and evil.

Facing the Judge of judges is daunting. Scripture notes that all people sin (Romans 3:10, 23) and that the penalty for this is death: eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23). The most powerful of people is still human and will face the same criteria as all other humans in eternity (Colossians 3:25). Only those who submit to Christ have salvation (John 3:16–18); they did not earn it by their actions because no one ever could (Ephesians 2:1–10; Titus 3:5) and their sinful acts are forgiven because Jesus paid the price on the cross (1 Corinthians 6:9–11; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Ephesians 1:3–14).