12 1 The Prophet lamenting the miserable estate of the people, and the decay of all good order, desireth God speedily to send succor to his children. 7 Then comforting himself, and others with the assurance of God’s help, he commendeth the constant verity that God observeth in keeping his promises.

To him that excelleth upon the eight tune. A Psalm of David.

Help Lord, for there is not [a]a godly man left: for the faithful are failed from among the children of men.

They speak deceitfully every one with his neighbor, [b]flattering with their lips, and speak with a double heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 12:1 Which dare defend the truth and show mercy to the oppressed.
  2. Psalm 12:2 He meaneth the flatterers of the court which hurt him more with their tongues, than with their weapons.

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