Psalm 12

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by: Debbie Galyen

03/23/2025

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“Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man” (v1). The psalmist was weary of the sinful ways promoted by his world: people lying to and manipulating one another, boasting about their own power, and declaring that no one was “master” over them (v2-4). This prideful, winner-take-all world caused the needy to “groan”, and the Lord responded: “I will now arise” to rescue them (v5).

“The words of the Lord are pure words” (v6). The Lord is unchanging, totally trustworthy, perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. He opposes the proud, values the humble, and cares about the needy and suffering. Even when our culture normalizes callousness and pride, we can choose God’s life-giving ways.

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“Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man” (v1). The psalmist was weary of the sinful ways promoted by his world: people lying to and manipulating one another, boasting about their own power, and declaring that no one was “master” over them (v2-4). This prideful, winner-take-all world caused the needy to “groan”, and the Lord responded: “I will now arise” to rescue them (v5).

“The words of the Lord are pure words” (v6). The Lord is unchanging, totally trustworthy, perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. He opposes the proud, values the humble, and cares about the needy and suffering. Even when our culture normalizes callousness and pride, we can choose God’s life-giving ways.

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