Psalms12

Psalm 12 is a lament by David, crying out to the LORD for help as godly and faithful men diminish. He describes the prevalent deceit and flattery among men, contrasting it with the LORD's promise to intervene against the proud and oppressive. The psalm concludes by affirming the purity of God's words and seeking His preservation amidst a corrupt generation where the wicked thrive.

A Plea Amidst Deceitful Men

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To the Overseer, on the octave. --A Psalm of David. Save, Jehovah, for the saintly hath failed, For the stedfast have ceased From the sons of men:
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Vanity they speak each with his neighbour, Lip of flattery! With heart and heart they speak.
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Jehovah doth cut off all lips of flattery, A tongue speaking great things,
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Who said, `By our tongue we do mightily: Our lips are our own; who is lord over us?'

The LORD's Promise to Act

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Because of the spoiling of the poor, Because of the groaning of the needy, Now do I arise, saith Jehovah, I set in safety him who doth breathe for it.
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Sayings of Jehovah are pure sayings; Silver tried in a furnace of earth refined sevenfold.

Trust in Divine Preservation

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Thou, O Jehovah, dost preserve them, Thou keepest us from this generation to the age.
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Around the wicked walk continually, According as vileness is exalted by sons of men!
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