Psalm 12

The wicked prowl all around,
and what is worthless is exalted
by the human race.

The Psalm begins, “No one faithful remains,” and progresses to, “Because of the devastation of the needy, and the groaning of the poor.”

When there are vulnerable people to be preyed on, the “wicked” prowl around to take advantage. And it seems, at times, that they can do this without any recourse. They even say, “who can be our master?”

Lord, you are master of all, whether they recognize it or not.

I call on you, Lord, for help, because I know you are faithful even when no one else is.

Lord: protect, provide, redeem us! Protect us from this generation, even as you have protected in the past.

(Another attempt at Psalm 8. I tried several different ideas . . . Sarah told me this worshipper looked like they were being held up 🙂 )