Psalms 12, I Samuel 24:1-2

There are three voices speaking in this Psalm: David, a sinner, and God

David’s Plea
Help, Lord! godly man ceaseth. The faithful fail.
Help means to save or deliver
Where do we turn for help in a trial? Where do we first go?
Saul is seeking David to kill him. David turns to God and asks for help.
David’s Problem
A. godly and faithful are failing because of lies they are saying
B. they have flattering lips that are seeking favor from others
C. they speak with a double heart, they cannot be trusted
God’s Promises
A. God will cut off all flattering lips and the tongues that speak proudly
B. God will set the righteous in safety from those who puffeth at him
C. God’s says His Word is pure and can be trusted
D. God will preserve the righteous
Why do God’s people lie?
A. God says that those who speak vanity - they think they can talk their way out of trouble
B. They think that they will prevail and get what they want
C. They forget who their Master is… and they let their tongue take control.
Who are we lifting up? God or ourselves.