American Standard Version
Psalms 12
1Help, Jehovah; for the godly man ceaseth; For the faithful fail from among the children of men. Share to feedTweet 2They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak. Share to feedTweet 3Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things; Share to feedTweet 4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; Our lips are our own: who is lord over us? Share to feedTweet 5Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; I will set him in the safety he panteth for. Share to feedTweet 6The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times. Share to feedTweet 7Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever. Share to feedTweet 8The wicked walk on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. Share to feedTweet