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Psalms 12

1

Help, Yahweh; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men.

2

Everyone lies to his neighbor. With flattering lips, and with a double heart, do they speak.

3

May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, And the tongue that boasts,

4

Who have said, "With our tongue will we 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."

6

The words of Yahweh are flawless words, As silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.

7

You will keep them, O Yahweh, You will preserve them from this generation forever.

8

The wicked walk on every side, When what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.



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