God presides in the great assembly, He renders judgement among the "gods". What does this mean? Ephesians chapter 6 talks about principalities and powers, and earlier in that same book it talks about us being seated in heavenly places with Christ. Christ has all authority. Our God is supreme over absolutely everything. When it says we are seated with Him, it means that we too have authority (when we live in trust and obedience to Christ).
"How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked." The "you" here is plural, and I think we must take it as being directed at the rulers of the day. Since God is God, we must use the authority we have with justice and mercy, showing concern for the poor and needy.
There other powers and forces (the "gods" mentioned here), which have a form of power for a time, but ultimately they are nothing and understand nothing, and will come to nothing.
The Psalm closes with a call on God to rise up and judge the earth, and one day, maybe soon, He will do so.
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