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Psalms 12 Summary
Judgment against flattery and deception
The psalmist cries out as godly men cease and the faithful fail, for men speak vanity with flattering lips and double hearts. They boast that their tongues will prevail and none can rule over them. Yet the LORD will cut off flattering lips and proud speech, and will rescue the oppressed and needy. The LORD's words are pure as refined silver, and He will preserve the faithful from this corrupt generation.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 12:1
“Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.”
Psalms 12:3
“The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:”
Psalms 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.”
Psalms 12:6
“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
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