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Psalms 12:1 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 12:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 12 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Faithful Have Vanished
“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. upon: or, upon the eighth Help: or, Save”
Psalms 12:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 12:1
Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. Psalm 12 opens with urgent cry in desperate times—godliness and faithfulness seem vanished from society. This lament reflects historical periods when the righteous were few and wickedness dominated, whether during corrupt kings' reigns, periods of apostasy, or times of persecution."Help, LORD" (hoshiah Yahweh, הוֹשִׁיעָה יְהוָה) begins with imperative verb yasha meaning save, deliver, rescue. The same root produces "Yeshua" (Jesus), meaning "Yahweh saves." David doesn't merely request assistance but cr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 12:1
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“and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away”
“and see now”
“the love of many will grow cold.”
“but now murderers.”
“and turning away from following our God”
“and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore my own arm brought salvation to me; and my wrath”
“upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.>> Yahweh”
“and saw that it was corrupt”
“I am like one who gathers the summer fruits”
“but who can find a faithful man?”