1. What emotions and situations did David experience that led him to write Psalm 12?

2. How does David's plea for help reflect our own cries for divine intervention in today's society?

3. How does this Psalm portray the nature of mankind? In what ways can you relate to this portrayal in our current society?

4. How does David differentiate between human words and God's words in this Psalm?

5. In what ways does God's response (Verse 5-6) provide hope and assurance?

6. How does David's faith in God's intervention reflect his understanding of God's character?

7. What does David mean when he says that God's words are like silver refined in a furnace? How does this metaphor speak to you personally?

8. How might you apply the principles of this Psalm in your daily interactions with others?

9. In a world filled with deceit and false flattery, how can we continue to trust in the promise of God's protection?

10. In what ways can you relate to the oppressed and needy people mentioned in Psalm 12?

11. How can this Psalm guide you in praying for divine intervention in challenging situations?

12. In the current societal context, how can you identify and confront the "wicked" and "deceitful" influences around you?

13. How does Psalm 12 encourage us to value and cling to God's word in a world where 'vileness is exalted among the sons of men'?

14. In what ways can you 'preserve' the godly and righteous in your community, as mentioned in Psalm 12?

15. How does the assurance of God's protection in this Psalm affect your perspective towards hardships in life?

16. Considering the message of Psalm 12, how can you personally contribute to fostering truth and righteousness in your community?

17. How does this Psalm affect your understanding of God's justice?

18. What specific actions can you take in your daily life to resist the temptation of deceit and flattery?

19. How can you apply the theme of God's enduring Word in your spiritual journey?

20. What steps can you take to cultivate a reliance on God's pure and flawless words, similar to David's faith as expressed in Psalm 12?