Verse 1
Psalms 12:1
Bible in Basic English
1
<For the chief music-maker on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David.> Send help, Lord, for mercy has come to an end; there is no more faith among the children of men.
Original Language Text
hebrew
לַ/מְנַצֵּ֥חַ עַֽל הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֗ית מִזְמ֥וֹר לְ/דָוִֽד
English Translation
For the choirmaster; on the eighth, a psalm of David.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
Done.
Sign in to save notes and annotations.
Chapter 12 Context
1
<For the chief music-maker on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David.> Send help, Lord, for mercy has come...
2
Everyone says false words to his neighbour: their tongues are smooth in their talk, and their hearts...
Focus ↗
3
The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.
Focus ↗
4
They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?
Focus ↗
5
Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, s...
Focus ↗
6
The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.
Focus ↗
7
You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever.
Focus ↗
8
The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men.
Focus ↗
Verse Information
- Book
- Psalms
- Chapter
- Chapter 12 (8 verses)
- Version
- Bible in Basic English