Today's Daily Bread

TRUTH IN THE WORD OF THE LORD

Date : Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Passage : Psalm 12:1~8
Keyverse : 6  
1
[For the director of music. According to sheminith. A psalm of David.] Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.
2
Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts.
3
May the LORD silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue -
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those who say, "By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us - who is lord over us?"
5
"Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them."
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And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
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You, Lord, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked,
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who freely strut about when what is vile is honored by the human race.
Throughout history, people have been manipulated by the smooth talkers of the world. They vie for our attention to sell us joy and happiness, only to leave us feeling empty and cheated, never good enough.

Truth and wisdom do not come with sex appeal and get-rich quick schemes. God’s truth withstands the test of time and goes through the flames and comes out pure and refined like silver and gold in the crucible. God’s truth resurrects from the ashes and from the cross and tomb. God’s truth gives us healing from sin and freedom from the lies of the world. God’s word plants our souls securely in the love of God and makes us truly whole.

Prayer: Lord, help me to seek you and your truth and not be caught in persuasive deceptions.
One Word: Seek God’s word