Psalms 12
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For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. + 12:1 Sheminith is probably a musical term; here and in 1 Chronicles 15:21|1CH 15:21 and Psalm 6:1. A Psalm of David.

The Godly Are No More

1<For the chief music-maker on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David.> Send help, Lord, for mercy has come to an end; there is no more faith among the children of men.+ 2Everyone says false words to his neighbour: their tongues are smooth in their talk, and their hearts are full of deceit.+ 3The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.+ 4They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?+ 5Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, says the Lord; I will give him the salvation which he is desiring.+ 6The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.+ 7You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever.+ 8The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men.+

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