Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
You will keep them safe, O LORD; you will protect them from this wicked generation forever.
The writer is expressing complete confidence that God will protect His faithful people from the corrupt influences and harm of their current generation for all time.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, society was often plagued by deceitful people who oppressed the righteous and spread lies, as seen in the broader context of the Psalms. Psalm 12 specifically laments the prevalence of flattery and falsehood among the wicked, while affirming God's pure and reliable words as a contrast. David is calling on God to protect the faithful from this corrupt generation, reflecting the challenges faced by God's people in ancient Israel.
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