Psalm 12

The psalmist lives in a world where everyone lives for themselves and pretend otherwise.. lies on “their lips” and “deception in the hearts.” (2) Ina world that lives selfishly, the most needy are left behind they are “plundered” and they “groan” (5). Living selfishly rather than for the other is the way of the world.

We might be tempted to “play the game” the same way. Look out for me and my own tribe. But when we remember that God keeps his promises, his “flawless”, “purified”, “refined” word (6), we are secure. We are now free to live for our neighbor and needy, as God himself cares for them (7).