The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 12

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 12 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “For the Leader; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.” — the complete text of all 9 verses is below, free to read online.

1For the Leader; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

2Help, HaShem; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

3They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour; with flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.

4May HaShem cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things!

5Who have said: 'Our tongue will we make mighty; our lips are with us: who is lord over us?'

6'For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise', saith HaShem; 'I will set him in safety at whom they puff.'

7The words of HaShem are pure words, as silver tried in a crucible on the earth, refined seven times.

8Thou wilt keep them, O HaShem; Thou wilt preserve us from this generation for ever.

9The wicked walk on every side, when vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

9 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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