Psalm 12
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 12 contrasts boastful, flattering speech with promises refined like silver. In a culture of manipulation, the vulnerable cry for help and trustworthy words become a lasting source of protection.
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1For the end, a Psalm of David.
2How long, O Lord, wilt thou forget me? for ever? how long wilt thou turn away thy face from me?
3How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrows in my heart daily? how long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
4Look on me, hearken to me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep in death;
5lest at any time mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him: my persecutors will exult if ever I should be moved.
6But I have hoped in thy mercy; my heart shall exult in thy salvation. I will sing to the Lord who has dealt bountifully with me, and I will sing psalms to the name of the Lord most high.
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