CrossWay Church

Psalm 12: When words hurt

I) The Psalmist’s Situation:

A) The psalmist is overwhelmed by the ________ (actions) of the wicked.


B) The description of the wicked person’s _______________- words.


1) They ________________.


When have you been lied to?



2) They use ___________________ to get their way.


When have people used to flattery to hurt or manipulate you?



3) They are ________________. They think they are invincible.


II) The Psalmist’s Request: Help God! Silence the wicked!


III) God's Response:


A) I ______________ what is happening.


B) I will ___________________ you.
C) Others’ words don’t get the ___________ say. God’s words do.


IV) The Psalmist trusts


A) God’s words are ______________ (perfect). We can trust what he says.


B) God’s words are _________________. God’s view of us is more important than others.


C) The psalmist trusts that God will keep him _________ even though evil is still present.