Psalm 12
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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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1TO THE OVERSEER. ON THE EIGHTH. A PSALM OF DAVID. Save, YHWH, for the saintly has failed, || For the steadfast have ceased || From the sons of men:
2They each speak vanity with his neighbor, || Lip of flattery! With heart and heart they speak.
3YHWH cuts off all lips of flattery, || A tongue speaking great things,
4Who said, “By our tongue we do mightily: Our lips [are] our own; who [is] lord over us?”
5Because of the spoiling of the poor, || Because of the groaning of the needy, || Now I arise, says YHWH, || I set in safety [him who] breathes for it.
6Sayings of YHWH [are] pure sayings—Silver tried in a furnace of earth, refined sevenfold.
7You, O YHWH, preserve them, || You keep us from this generation for all time.
8The wicked walk around continually, || According as vileness is exalted by sons of men!
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