Psalms 12:1

(To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.) Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

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Other Translations for Psalms 12:1

BSB
For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.
AKJV
Help, LORD; for the godly man ceases; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
CPDV
Unto the end. For the octave. A Psalm of David. Save me, O Lord, because holiness has passed away, because truths have been diminished, before the sons of men.
ERV
For the Chief Musician; set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
NHEB
For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the faithful ceases. For the loyal have vanished from among the descendants of Adam.
SMT
To the overseer upon the octave, chanting of David. Save, O Jehovah, for the merciful one ceased; for faithfulnesses failed from the sons of men.

Commentary for Psalms 12:1

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Overview of Psalms 12:1
Summary
Plea for help as faithful people disappear
Event
David cries out for divine aid
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament