Psalms Chapter 12 - Bible in Basic English

1

Send help, Lord, for mercy has come to an end; there is no more faith among the children of men.ISA:57:1
MIC:7:2
PRO:20:6

2

Everyone says false words to his neighbour: their tongues are smooth in their talk, and their hearts are full of deceit.PS:14:3
ISA:59:15
JER:9:2
MIC:7:2
1CH:12:33
PS:4:2
PS:55:21
JER:9:8
ROM:16:18

3

The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.JOB:5:21
ISA:59:3-4
JER:9:7
DAN:7:8
REV:13:5

4

They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?PS:31:19

5

Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, says the Lord; I will give him the salvation which he is desiring.DEU:15:9
PS:9:18
PS:34:6
PS:35:10
PRO:22:23

6

The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.ISA:33:10
2SM:22:31
PS:18:30
PS:19:8
PS:119:140
PRO:30:5

7

You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever.PRO:30:5
PS:37:28
PS:97:10

8

The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men.