Psalmorum 12
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1In finem. Psalmus David. [Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?
1(12-1) For the Leader; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. (12-2) Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
2quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?
2(12-3) They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour; with flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
3usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?
3(12-4) May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things!
4Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;
4(12-5) Who have said: 'Our tongue will we make mighty; our lips are with us: who is lord over us?'
5nequando dicat inimicus meus: Prævalui adversus eum. Qui tribulant me exsultabunt si motus fuero;
5(12-6) 'For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise', saith the LORD; 'I will set him in safety at whom they puff.'
6ego autem in misericordia tua speravi. Exsultabit cor meum in salutari tuo. Cantabo Domino qui bona tribuit mihi; et psallam nomini Domini altissimi.]
6(12-7) The words of the LORD are pure words, as silver tried in a crucible on the earth, refined seven times.
no verse 7 in this text
7(12-8) Thou wilt keep them, O LORD; Thou wilt preserve us from this generation for ever.
no verse 8 in this text
8(12-9) The wicked walk on every side, when vileness is exalted among the sons of men.
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