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Psalms Chapter 12 (WBT)

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Psalms 12: The LORD's Pure Words
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1 To the chief Musician upon Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

2 \\12:1\\To the chief Musician upon Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

3 \\12:2\\They speak vanity every one with his neighbor: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

4 \\12:3\\The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:

5 \\12:4\\Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

6 \\12:5\\For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

7 \\12:6\\The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

8 \\12:7\\Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

9 \\12:8\\The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problem does the psalmist describe at the start of Psalms 12?
He laments that godly and faithful people are disappearing, replaced by neighbors who speak vanity with flattering lips and a double heart (v.1-2).
What does Psalms 12:6 say about God's words?
It calls the LORD's words 'pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times' (v.6), contrasting them with the deceitful, boastful speech condemned earlier in the psalm.
What promise does God make about the poor in Psalms 12?
God says, 'For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise...I will set him in safety' (v.5), a promise of protection similar to Proverbs 30:5.

Today's Verse

But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

1-kings 12:17 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

In contrast to human deceit, David describes the words of the LORD as pure, like silver refined in a furnace and purified seven times, a standard of trustworthiness echoed in Proverbs 30:5, closing before Psalms 13.

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