The words of the LORD are pure words: even as the silver, which from the earth is tried, and purified seven times in the fire.

{To the Chanter upon Sheminith, a Psalm of David} Help me, LORD, for there is not one godly man left: for the faithful are diminished from among the children of men.

"Now, for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy, and because of the deep sighing of the poor, I will arise," saith the LORD, "and will help them, and set them at rest."

They talk of vanity every one with his neighbour; they do but flatter with their lips, and dissemble in their double heart.

Keep them therefore, O LORD, and preserve us from this generation for ever.

The LORD shall root out all deceitful lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things,

Which have said, "With our tongue will we prevail; we are they that ought to speak; Who is lord over us?"

The ungodly walk on every side; when they are exalted, the children of men are put to rebuke.