1.For the leader; on the sheminith. A psalm of David.For the leader; on the sheminith. A psalm of David.
2.Help, O ETERNAL One!For the faithful are no more;the loyal have vanished from among mortals.Help, O ETERNAL One!For the faithful are no more;the loyal have vanished from among mortals.
3.People speak lies to one another;their speech is smooth;they talk with duplicity.People speak lies to one another;their speech is smooth;they talk with duplicity.
4.May GOD cut off all flattering lips,every tongue that speaks arrogance.May GOD cut off all flattering lips,every tongue that speaks arrogance.
5.They say, “By our tongues we shall prevail;with lips such as ours, who can be our master?”They say, “By our tongues we shall prevail;with lips such as ours, who can be our master?”
6.“Because of the groans of the plundered poor and needy,I will now act,” says GOD.“I will give help,” [God] affirms to them.“Because of the groans of the plundered poor and needy,I will now act,” says GOD.“I will give help,” [God] affirms to them.
7.GOD’s words are pure words,silver purged in an earthen crucible,refined sevenfold.GOD’s words are pure words,silver purged in an earthen crucible,refined sevenfold.
8.You, O ETERNAL One, will keep them,guarding each from this age evermore.You, O ETERNAL One, will keep them,guarding each from this age evermore.
9.On every side the wicked roamwhen baseness is exalted among mortals.On every side the wicked roamwhen baseness is exalted among mortals.