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Psalms 12

Darby Translation (DARBY) - 1890

8 verses - Very literal - Public Domain

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Psalms 12:1

To the chief Musician. Upon Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 12:2

They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour: [with] flattering lip, with a double heart, do they speak.

Psalms 12:3

Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things,

Psalms 12:4

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

Psalms 12:5

Because of the oppression of the afflicted, because of the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith Jehovah, I will set [him] in safety, at whom they puff.

Psalms 12:6

The words of Jehovah are pure words, silver tried in the furnace of earth, purified seven times.

Psalms 12:7

Thou, Jehovah, wilt keep them, thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.

Psalms 12:8

The wicked walk about on every side, when vileness is exalted among the children of men.

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