What does Psalm 12:1 mean?

Psalm 12:1 highlights themes such as faithfulness, godliness, despair when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 12:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

1Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

2They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

3The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:

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Isaiah 59:15
Isaiah laments the lack of justice and faithfulness, similar to the situation in Psalm 12:1.
Matthew 24:12
Jesus speaks about the love of many growing cold, resonating with the theme of faithfulness failing.
Hebrews 10:25
The call to not forsake gathering together reflects the need for faithfulness in community, similar to the concerns in Psalm 12:1.