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Psalm 12 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Psa 12:1

Psa 12:1<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.

Psa 12:2

Psa 12:2Everyone says false words to his neighbour: their tongues are smooth in their talk, and their hearts are full of deceit.

Psa 12:3

Psa 12:3The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.

Psa 12:4

Psa 12:4They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?

Psa 12:5

Psa 12:5Because 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.

Psa 12:6

Psa 12:6The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.

Psa 12:7

Psa 12:7You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever.

Psa 12:8

Psa 12:8The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men.
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