Psalms 9:1-10
A Glorious Victory in Battle
Psalms 9:11-20
The Judgment is Fair
Psalms 10:1-11
A Prayer For Help
Psalms 10:12-18
An Appeal For Vengeance
Psalms 11:1-7
God is In Control
Psalms 12:1-8
Confidence in The Midst of Deception
Psalms 13:1-6
Tension Can Produce Character
Confidence in The Midst of Deception
Psalms 12:1–8
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This psalm expresses David’s confidence in the words of God for deliverance in the midst of men who are full of deception. Some think he wrote it during those days when his duties kept him in Saul’s courtroom while Saul was looking for ways to kill him. Others think he wrote it during those days when he fled here, there and everywhere while Saul was chasing him. Some think he wrote it as a King in exile during those days when his son Absalom seized the throne. At any rate David certainly knew enough about deception.
The Psalmist tells us three things about this man of deception (vv. 2-4).
God cares for the poor and the needy (v. 5). He promises to protect the downtrodden and confront their oppressors. We should identify with Him. His work is not done until we care for the poor. Yet, even when the wicked walk on every side we can still trust the Word of God (vv. 6-8).
Application
Have I ever felt that there are certain areas of my life that I control and I don’t need any help from anyone? Pride caused by deception can be a problem. I need to give the Lord every area of my life.
Psalms 12:1-8 (English Standard Version)
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