Psa 12 | JPS | STEP | For the Leader; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

‏ Psalms 12

1 For the Leader; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. 2 Help, HaShem; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. 3 They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour; with flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak. 4 May HaShem cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things! 5 Who have said: 'Our tongue will we make mighty; our lips are with us: who is lord over us?' 6 'For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise', saith HaShem; 'I will set him in safety at whom they puff.' 7 The words of HaShem are pure words, as silver tried in a crucible on the earth, refined seven times. 8 Thou wilt keep them, O HaShem; Thou wilt preserve us from this generation for ever. 9 The wicked walk on every side, when vileness is exalted among the sons of men.