Psalm 12:1-Psalm 13:1 - Oppression By The Wicked
1 Help, LORD; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men. 2 Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts, 4 who have said, "With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?"
5 "Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."
6 The words of the LORD are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
7 You will keep them, LORD. You will preserve them from this generation forever. 8 The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.
1 How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?