Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 12:5
5. For the oppression of the poor “For” is here causal, because of the oppression, and marks the point where the divine forbearance ends and the work of judgment begins. Saith the Lord This is the date of the answer of prayer; Jehovah saith, or will say. The word goes forth, and faith is assured. From him that putteth at him Many critics read, “I will set him in safety who panteth after it;” but it seems more in conformity with the connexion to understand פוח , ( pooahh,) to ... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 12:4
4. With our tongue will we prevail The tongue is often a more deadly weapon than the sword, and these boasters seem to have been aware of its envenomed power. These men would be weak in open war, but were terrible in flattery, evil counsel, and lies. Here-in lay their strength, of which they boasted, not knowing that a just God rules, and that the world is not abandoned to become the victim of tricks and contrivances. Our lips are our own Literally, our lips are with us; are our... read more