'You, Lord, will keep the needy safe'

Join me each weekday for a short thought from the Bible to help us listen to what God is saying right now.These are today’s verses:“Help, Lord, for no one is faithful any more; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.Everyone lies to their neighbour; they flatter with their lips but harbour deception in their hearts.May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue –those who say, ‘By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us – who is lord over us?’‘Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,’ says the Lord. ‘I will protect them from those who malign them.’And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.You, Lord, will keep the needy safe and will protect us for ever from the wicked,who freely strut about when what is vile is honoured by the human race.”Psalm 12The Bible Uncancelled is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Bible Uncancelled at bibleuncancelled.substack.com/subscribe