New International Version For the director of music. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. Help, LORD, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race. New Living Translation Help, O LORD, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! English Standard Version Save, O LORD, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O YHWH! For the godly one ceases to be; for the faithful ones disappear from the sons of man. King James Bible 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. New King James Version To the Chief Musician. On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. New American Standard Bible For the music director; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD, for the godly person has come to an end, For the faithful have disappeared from the sons of mankind. NASB 1995 For the choir director; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases to be, For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. NASB 1977 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases to be, For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. Legacy Standard Bible For the choir director. According to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Save, O Yahweh, for the holy man ceases to be, For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. Amplified Bible To the Chief Musician; set an octave below. A Psalm of David. Save and help and rescue, LORD, for godly people cease to be, For the faithful vanish from among the sons of men. Berean Annotated Bible For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith (Sheminith). A Psalm of David (beloved). Help, O LORD {YHWH}, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: according to Sheminith. † A psalm of David. Help, LORD, for no faithful one remains; the loyal have disappeared from the human race. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: according to Sheminith. A Davidic psalm. Help, LORD, for no faithful one remains; the loyal have disappeared from the human race. American Standard Version For the Chief Musician; set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, Jehovah; for the godly man ceaseth; For the faithful fail from among the children of men. Contemporary English Version Please help me, LORD! All who were faithful and all who were loyal have disappeared. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation [For the choir director; on the [sheminith]; a psalm by David.] Help, O LORD. No godly person is left. Faithful people have vanished from among Adam's descendants! Good News Translation Help us, LORD! There is not a good person left; honest people can no longer be found. International Standard Version Help, LORD, for godly people no longer exist; trustworthy people have disappeared from humanity. NET Bible For the music director; according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Deliver, LORD! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished. New Heart English Bible [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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor 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. World English Bible For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David. Help, Yahweh; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTO THE OVERSEER. ON THE EIGHTH. A PSALM OF DAVID. Save, YHWH, for the saintly has failed, "" For the steadfast have ceased "" From the sons of men: Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O YHWH! For the godly one ceases to be; for the faithful ones disappear from the sons of man. Young's Literal Translation To the Overseer, on the octave. -- A Psalm of David. Save, Jehovah, for the saintly hath failed, For the stedfast have ceased From the sons of men: Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnto the end; for the octave, a psalm for David. Save me, O Lord, for there is now no saint: truths are decayed from among the children of men. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For the leader; “upon the eighth.” A psalm of David. [2] Help, LORD, for no one loyal remains; the faithful have vanished from the children of men. New Revised Standard Version Help, O LORD, for there is no longer anyone who is godly; the faithful have disappeared from humankind. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSAVE, O LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for faith hath disappeared from the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Save, LORD JEHOVAH, because the good man is finished and faith has ceased from the Earth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Leader; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; For the faithful fail from among the children of men. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the end, A Psalm of David, upon the eighth. Save me, O Lord; for the godly man has failed; for truth is diminished from among the children of men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Godly are No More1For 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. 2They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.… Cross References For the choirmaster. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. Psalm 5:1 For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. According to Sheminith. Psalm 6:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. 1 Chronicles 15:21 And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. Psalm 51:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Help, O LORD, Psalm 109:26 Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion. Psalm 70:1 For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me! Psalm 38:22 Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. for the godly are no more; Micah 7:2 The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. Isaiah 57:1 The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil. Psalm 53:2-3 God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. / All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. the faithful have vanished from among men. Proverbs 20:6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man? Hosea 4:1 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! Treasury of Scripture Help, LORD; for the godly man ceases; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. (Title. Psalm 6:1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. 1 Chronicles 15:21 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel. Help. Psalm 3:7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Psalm 6:4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. Psalm 54:1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. godly Genesis 6:12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. Isaiah 1:9,21,22 Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah… Isaiah 57:1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. faithful Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? Isaiah 59:4,13-15 None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity… Jump to Previous Ceased Ceases Ceaseth Chief Children Choirmaster David Director Disappear Eight-Stringed End Fail Failed Faith Faithful Godly Help Lyre Mercy Music Musician Octave Overseer Psalm Saintly Save Sheminith Stedfast VanishedJump to Next Ceased Ceases Ceaseth Chief Children Choirmaster David Director Disappear Eight-Stringed End Fail Failed Faith Faithful Godly Help Lyre Mercy Music Musician Octave Overseer Psalm Saintly Save Sheminith Stedfast VanishedPsalm 12 1. David, destitute of human comfort, craves help of God3. He comforts himself with God's promises, and his judgments on the wicked For the choirmaster. The psalm was prepared for use in Israel’s public worship under the direction of the temple music leader, whose role was crucial in Israelite worship, joining the congregation in a shared lament before God. Psa 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.… According to Sheminith. The heading gives musical instructions, likely indicating an established tune, instrument, or octave setting for its performance. Psa 6:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments,… A Psalm of David. David speaks as one who saw both the faithfulness of God and the corruption of human hearts within Israel. Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.… Help, O LORD, He appeals directly to the covenant God as the only sure refuge in a time of widespread evil. Psa 109:26 Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving… for the godly are no more; David mourns the apparent disappearance of those who fear God and live uprightly. Mic 7:2 The godly man has perished from the earth… the faithful have vanished from among men. Dishonesty and unfaithfulness had become so common that genuine integrity seemed absent from the nation. Pro 20:6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion,… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David is expressing a deep concern for the moral and spiritual decline he observes in society. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, whom David calls upon for help and intervention. 3. The Godly (Chasidim) Refers to those who are faithful and loyal to God, often translated from the Hebrew word "chasid," which implies kindness, piety, and devotion. 4. The Faithful (Emunim) Those who are trustworthy and steadfast in their faith, derived from the Hebrew root "aman," meaning to be firm or reliable. 5. Men (Bene Adam) A general term for humanity, emphasizing the universal nature of the problem David is lamenting. Teaching Points The Cry for Divine InterventionDavid's plea for help underscores the importance of turning to God in times of moral and spiritual crisis. Believers today are encouraged to seek God's intervention in their personal lives and communities. The Importance of Godliness and Faithfulness The disappearance of the godly and faithful serves as a warning to maintain personal integrity and devotion to God, even when society drifts away from these values. Recognizing the Signs of the Times Just as David observed the decline in his time, Christians are called to be vigilant and discerning of the spiritual climate around them, remaining steadfast in their faith. Community and Accountability The lament for the loss of the godly highlights the need for Christian fellowship and accountability, encouraging believers to support and uphold one another in faith. Hope in God's Sovereignty Despite the apparent absence of the faithful, believers can find hope in God's sovereignty and His ability to preserve a remnant who remain true to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 12:1?2. How can we seek God's help when "the godly are no more" today? 3. What does Psalm 12:1 reveal about the state of society without God? 4. How does Psalm 12:1 connect with 2 Timothy 3:1-5 about end times? 5. In what ways can we encourage others to remain faithful amid societal decline? 6. How can we apply the plea for help in Psalm 12:1 in prayer? 7. How does Psalm 12:1 reflect the moral decline in society? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 12:1? 9. How does Psalm 12:1 challenge our understanding of divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 12? (1) Ceaseth.--Intransitive, as in Psalm 7:9. The faithful.--The Vulg. and Syriac treat this word as abstract: "truth," "faithfulness." So Ewald; but the parallelism here, as in Psalm 31:23, requires it in the concrete. (Comp. 2Samuel 20:19.) The Hebrew is cognate with "amen," and Luther has "amen's leute," people as good as their word. Verse 1. - Help, Lord; rather, Save, Lord, as in the margin (comp. Psalm 20:9; Psalm 28:9; Psalm 60:5, etc.). For the godly man ceaseth. "Ceaseth," i.e., "out of the land " - either slain or driven into exile. We must make allowance for poetic hyperbole. For the faithful fail from among the children of men (compare, for the sentiment, Micah 7:2). The writer, for the moment, loses sight of the "remnant" - the "little flock " - which assuredly remained, and of which he speaks in vers. 5 and 7. Psalm 12:1 opens with a superscription rooted in Temple worship, moves to an urgent plea for divine intervention, and laments the disappearance of godly, trustworthy people. David’s prayer models turning first to the LORD, acknowledging cultural decay, yet trusting the covenant-keeping God who always preserves a remnant and answers those who call on His name.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For the choirmaster.לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent According to עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Sheminith. הַשְּׁמִינִ֗ית (haš·šə·mî·nîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8067: An eight-stringed lyre A Psalm מִזְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Help, הוֹשִׁ֣יעָה (hō·wō·šî·‘āh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor O LORD, יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the godly חָסִ֑יד (ḥā·sîḏ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2623: Kind, pious are no more; גָמַ֣ר (ḡā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1584: To end, come to an end, complete the faithful אֱ֝מוּנִ֗ים (’ĕ·mū·nîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 539: To confirm, support have vanished פַ֥סּוּ (p̄as·sū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6461: To disperse, disappear from among מִבְּנֵ֥י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son men. אָדָֽם׃ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being Additonal Resources Psalm 12:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 12:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 12:1 Bible.com Psalm 12:1 NIV |
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