This psalm continues the general theme of the 81St psalm; Israel had broken down utterly, departing from the ways of God, and their judges (called gods in verse 1) judged unrighteously; they had His word to guide them, and authority to act for Him, but made light of it. He, however, judged among them, and though “gods” as representing Him, they should die like men. The call is therefore to God to arise to judge the earth for it is His, and He must soon take it in hand to set things right.