PSAL. XII. To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David

Save O Jehovah now because the godly one doth cease; For from amongst the sons of men the faithful do decrease. Unto his neighbour every one speaks lying vanities: They with a flattering lip do speak; with double heart likewise.

Jehovah shall cut off ev'n all the lips of flatterings, And he shall cut off every tongue which boasteth of great things. Which thus have said, we with our tongues prevailing power shall get, Are not our lips our own? for who lord over us is set?

Thus saith the Lord, for sighs of them that want, for poor opprest, I now will rise, from such as puff at him, will give him rest. Jehovahs words, pure words they be as silver that is tri'd In earthen furnace, seven times that hath been purifi'd.

Thou shalt them keep, O Lord thou shalt preserve them every one For evermore in safety from this generation. The wicked men on everie side do walk presumptuouslie, When vileness by the sons of men exalted is on high.