Psalms 12:3 - Exposition

The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips . The complaint having been made, a threat follows (comp. Psalms 10:15 ; Psalms 11:6 ; Psalms 17:13 , etc.). The men who flatter with their lips, beguiling and cozening their victims to get them completely into their power, shall be "cut off" from the congregation (see Genesis 17:14 ; Exodus 12:15 , Exodus 12:19 ; Le Exodus 7:20 , 27; Exodus 17:10 , etc.). And the tongue that speaketh proud things ; literally, great things ; but proud and lofty boastings are intended (comp. Daniel 7:8 , Daniel 7:20 ). The same man sometimes cozens with smooth words, sometimes blusters and talks big.