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Psalms, 12

2. Help us, O Lord, none of the godly are left, the faithful have vanished.

3. Everyone lies; with flattering lips they speak from a double heart.

4. May the Lord cut off insincere lips, every glib tongue that utters deceit.

5. Many say, "Our strength lies in our tongue. We know how to speak, who will lord it over us?"

6. "The poor are despoiled and the needy suffer, now I will save them," says the Lord. "I will give them security."

7. The promises of the Lord are sure and lasting - silver refined in the furnace seven times and freed from dross.

8. Hold us, O Lord, in your keeping; protect us always from this generation,

9. where the wicked prowl on all sides, and the basest are exalted.

Verses related to Psalms, 12:

Psalm 12 deals with the lack of faithfulness and honesty among people, calling for God's intervention and the salvation of the righteous. The verses selected below relate to the theme of Psalm 12 and remind us of the character of God and the importance of remaining faithful in the midst of difficulties:

Proverbs 11:20: "The wicked of heart are abominable to the Lord, but those who are blameless in their ways are their delight." This verse highlights the fact that God loves those who follow their ways and remain faithful to Him, rather than moving toward sin.

1 Peter 4:18: "What if the righteous is saved with difficulty, that will happen to the wicked and sinner?" This verse talks about the difficulties that the righteous face in life, but emphasizes the importance of persevering in their faith, for those who move away from God's way will face an even worse destiny.

Psalm 119:140: "Your commandments are truly righteous; you are faithful and straight." This verse highlights the just and faithful character of God, reminding us that He will always be the perfect guide in our lives.

Isaiah 41:10: "Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be terrified, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will hold you with my right right hand." This verse reminds us that despite the difficulties and challenges we face in life, God is always with us and will strengthen us to face them.

Romans 12:21: "Don't be overcome by evil, but won evil with good." This verse encourages us to remain faithful to God and to resist the temptation to give in to evil. We must overcome evil with goodness and remain firm in our faith, even in difficult times.





“Pobres e desafortunadas as almas que se envolvem no turbilhão de preocupações deste mundo. Quanto mais amam o mundo, mais suas paixões crescem, mais queimam de desejos, mais se tornam incapazes de atingir seus objetivos. E vêm, então, as inquietações, as impaciências e terríveis sofrimentos profundos, pois seus corações não palpitam com a caridade e o amor. Rezemos por essas almas desafortunadas e miseráveis, para que Jesus, em Sua infinita misericórdia, possa perdoá-las e conduzi-las a Ele.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina