HOLY PSALM OF DAVID (ZABUR) TWELVE

When it seems that evil stalks the land and neighbours lie to each other speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts, David’s words remind the oppressed that God hears their groans and promises to preserve them.

1 Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing!

People think they can lie to their hearts’ content, but God says,

5 “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do.”

David concludes confidently …

7,8 Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed … even though the wicked strut about and evil is praised throughout the land.

We can find similar situations in the world today and trust that God will preserve the oppressed peoples of those lands.

A poem inspired by Psalm 12: -

Help Lord! Their lying lips require your justice now:

So, strengthen us your truth to tell.

Rescue Lord the oppressed who suffer when the proud

Roam around making living hell.

A prayer: - Lord God uphold the godly in the land! Amen

mjk 09/12/17  c. mikereflects