Psalm 12:1-8 Help, LORD; for the godly man ceases; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.… I. BECAUSE THERE ARE SO FEW OF THEM IN THE WORLD. Such men are the salt of the earth. God teaches us their worth by removing them from this world. II. THEIR PRESENCE AND SERVICE HERE SEEM ESSENTIAL TO THE CAUSE OF GOD. 1. On account of their example. 2. Their influence and usefulness. III. BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO FILL UP THEIR PLACES. IV. THE GRACE AND PROVIDENCE OF GOD SUGGEST THE ONLY REMEDY — prayer. "Help, Lord," etc. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.} Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.WEB: Help, Yahweh; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men. |
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