The Pure Words of the Lord

1 [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. [2]

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. [3]