1. the faithful--or literally, "faithfulness" ( Psa 31:23 ).
2. The want of it is illustrated by the prevalence of deceit and instability.
3, 4. Boasting ( Dan 7:25 ) is, like flattery, a species of lying.
lips, and. . . tongue--for persons.
5. The writer intimates his confidence by depicting God's actions (compare Psa 9:19 10:12 ) as coming to save the poor at whom the wicked sneer ( Psa 10:5 ).
6. The words--literally, "saying of" ( Psa 12:5 ).
seven times--thoroughly ( Dan 3:19 ).
7. them--(Margin.)
8. The wicked roam undisturbed doing evil, when vileness and vile men are exalted.
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