Psalms 12:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord will guard and protect His words forever, preserving them for future generations.
The Context of Psalms 12:7
The psalmist prays that God's pure word will survive a corrupt generation.
What Does Psalms 12:7 Mean?
The psalmist asks God to keep and preserve His pure words. While the current generation is full of wickedness (verse 8 will show), God's word endures. This request is both for protection of divine truth and for its transmission through corrupted times.
"From this generation" suggests the psalmist knows his own era is morally compromised but trusts that God's word will survive it. Preservation "for ever" extends the promise beyond the immediate crisis, assuring that truth will outlast the falsehood of any single age.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 12:7
What does Psalms 12:7 mean?
The Lord will guard and protect His words forever, preserving them for future generations.
What is the context of Psalms 12:7?
The psalmist prays that God's pure word will survive a corrupt generation.