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Psalms 12

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1For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David. Help, Yahweh; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men. 2Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart. 3May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts, 4who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?” 5“Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says Yahweh; “I will set him in safety from those who malign him.” 6Yahweh’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times. 7You will keep them, Yahweh. You will preserve them from this generation forever. 8The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.

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Overview

Psalms 12 is a poignant reflection on the state of humanity and the faithfulness of God amidst a world filled with deceit and corruption. The psalmist begins by lamenting the absence of the faithful, expressing a deep concern that the righteous have diminished and that truth has been silenced. This cry for help resonates with many believers today, as it highlights the struggle against the pervasive nature of falsehood and the erosion of integrity in society. The phrase, "Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men" (Psalm 12:1, KJV), captures the urgency of the psalmist's plea, emphasizing the need for divine intervention in a time of moral decline. #faithfulness #truth #deceit
In response to this dire situation, the psalmist confidently asserts that the Lord will arise to protect and preserve His people. God promises to cut off the lips of those who speak lies and to safeguard the words of the oppressed. The declaration, "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times" (Psalm 12:6, KJV), serves as a powerful reminder of the reliability and purity of God's promises. The psalm concludes with a reassurance that while the wicked may flourish for a time, the Lord will ultimately deliver the righteous and provide them with security. This chapter encourages believers to trust in God's unwavering truth and to remain steadfast in their faith, even when surrounded by a world that often values deception over honesty. #GodsPromises #righteousness #deliverance

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  1. Proverbs 30:5v6Proverbs 30:5 declares that every word of God is pure, which is similarly affirmed in Psalm 12:6, where the words of the Lord are described as pure words, refined like silver.
  2. Isaiah 57:1v1Isaiah 57:1 speaks of the righteous perishing and no one taking it to heart, similar to Psalm 12:1 where the psalmist laments the disappearance of the godly.

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