Psalms 12:8
The wicked wander freely,
What it says
The wicked still strut about freely while what is vile is exalted among humanity.
What it is doing
This verse ends without denial of present corruption, preserving the realism of the lament.
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,