Psalms 12

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To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.

The prevalent corruption and falsehood of the times is the theme of this psalm. Not that every individual is false, but that the leading men and governing spirit of society are so. True men are afraid to speak out, and flattery and deceit prevail. The psalmist is alone in the midst of these fickle tides, himself their victim. It suits well the history of 1 Samuel 23:0. The psalm generally falls into two parts: the complaint, Psalms 12:1-4, and the answer of Jehovah and David’s amen thereto, Psalms 12:5-8.TITLE:

Upon Sheminith That is, upon the eighth, or octave. See note on the title of Psalms 6:0

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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