Read Psalms chapter 12 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. In this chapter: (A psalm by David for the music leader.), A Prayer for Help.
1 Please help me, Lord! All who were faithful and all who were loyal have disappeared.
2 Everyone tells lies, and no one is sincere.
3 Won't you chop off all flattering tongues that brag so loudly?
4 They say to themselves, “We are great speakers. No one else has a chance.”
5 But you, Lord, tell them, “I will do something! The poor are mistreated and helpless people moan. I'll rescue all who suffer.”
6 Our Lord, you are true to your promises, and your word is like silver heated seven times in a fiery furnace.
7 You will protect us and always keep us safe from those people.
8 But all who are wicked will keep on strutting, while everyone praises their shameless deeds.