Psalm 12

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Psalm 12 speaks about the state of society in which the wicked prosper and the faithful are few. The psalmist laments the prevalence of lying and deceit, and calls on God to deliver the oppressed and bring justice to the wicked.

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The Faithful Remnant

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 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

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

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

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.

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

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

8 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

Commentary

The message of this psalm is relevant for today's society as we often witness the wicked prospering and the faithful being marginalized. The psalmist, however, acknowledges that God will always preserve a faithful remnant, even in the darkest of times. The psalmist's cry for help reminds us that we too can turn to God in prayer when we feel overwhelmed by the injustices of the world, and that despite the prevalence of lies and deceit, the truth of God's justice and mercy will ultimately prevail. As we read this psalm, let us take comfort in the promise that God will always protect and preserve his faithful remnant.