A Prayer for Silence and Concentration

Psalm 12:1-8

[1] Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore;

    those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.

[2] Everyone lies to their neighbor;

    they flatter with their lips

    but harbor deception in their hearts.

[3] May the Lord silence all flattering lips

    and every boastful tongue—

[4] those who say,

    “By our tongues we will prevail;

    our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”

[5] “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan,

    I will now arise,” says the Lord.

    “I will protect them from those who malign them.”

[6] And the words of the Lord are flawless,

    like silver purified in a crucible,

    like gold refined seven times.

[7] You, Lord, will keep the needy safe

    and will protect us forever from the wicked,

[8] who freely strut about

    when what is vile is honored by the human race.

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Keep the Faith. Best regards,

- The BMS Co., NDSMD