Psalm 12:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵ The Lord says, “The poor are being robbed.
    Those who are in need groan.
So I will stand up to help them.
    I will keep them safe from those who tell lies about them.”
⁶ The words of the Lord are perfect.
    They are like silver made pure in a clay furnace.
    They are like gold made pure seven times over.

⁷ Lord, you will keep needy people safe.
    You will always keep sinners from hurting us.