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Atomic Bible
Psalms 12:5
“For the cause of the oppressed
from The Godly Are No More, Psalms 12:1-8
What it says

The LORD says he will rise because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, and he will place them in safety.

What it is doing

This verse gives the divine answer that interrupts human arrogance.

In context

1For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. 2They lie to one another; 3May the LORD cut off all flattering lips 4They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. 5“For the cause of the oppressed 6The words of the LORD are flawless, 7You, O LORD, will keep us; 8The wicked wander freely,