Psalms 12:7
“Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.”
Psalms 12:7 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us.: and keep us from this generation for ever.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
- DARBYDarby
- Thou, Jehovah, wilt keep them, thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You will keep them, Yahweh. You will preserve them from this generation forever.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thou, O Jehovah, dost preserve them, Thou keepest us from this generation to the age.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You, Lord, shall keep them; you shall preserve them from this generation forever.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You, Lord, shall keep them; you shall preserve them from this generation forever.
Context: Psalms 12
5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
6The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
8The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
About Psalms 12: The Faithful Remnant
Psalm 12 speaks about the state of society in which the wicked prosper and the faithful are few. The psalmist laments the prevalence of lying and deceit, and calls on God to deliver the oppressed and bring justice to the wicked.
Commentary
The message of this psalm is relevant for today's society as we often witness the wicked prospering and the faithful being marginalized. The psalmist, however, acknowledges that God will always preserve a faithful remnant, even in the darkest of times. The psalmist's cry for help reminds us that we too can turn to God in prayer when we feel overwhelmed by the injustices of the world, and that despite the prevalence of lies and deceit, the truth of God's justice and mercy will ultimately prevail. As we read this psalm, let us take comfort in the promise that God will always protect and preserve his faithful remnant.