Psalm 12:3

The Godly Are No More · Psalm 12:1–8
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Translations

Modern
May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.
Traditional
The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
Literal
May YHWH cut off all lips of flattery, a tongue speaking great things—
Latin
Disperdat Dominus universa labia dolosa, et linguam magniloquam.

Original

Hebrew
English
May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.

Notes

Evil becomes so widespread that the godly pray for rescue (Isaiah 57:1; Micah 7:2; compare Psalms 1:6; 37:20; 58:7; 104:35).

This prayer from the community asks the Lord for help against the many evil acts in the world. Because God answers, the godly can face the future with confidence, knowing that God protects them.

Glossary

David Music Neighbor Psalms, Book of Sheminith

Topics

Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Flattery: General Scriptures Concerning Flattery: Punishment of Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Speaking: Evil