PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 12:1. This is a community lament, describing a time when liars are in positions of authority. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 12:3 CUT OFF. By removing them from his people (see Leviticus 20:3). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 12:5 True Israelites will not oppress the POOR and NEEDY but will care for them (see Deuteronomy 15:11; Deuteronomy 24:14). When the poor are oppressed, God takes action (compare Psalms 9:18). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 12:6 God’s WORDS are PURE, REFINED, and PURIFIED; they are free of the impurities of lies, flattery, or insincerity (see v. Psalms 12:2). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 12:7 THEM probably refers to the poor and needy (v. Psalms 12:5) and the godly (v. Psalms 12:1). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 12:8 This final verse describes again the conditions described in vv. Psalms 12:1. Ending on this somber note reminds the faithful of their constant dependence on God. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]