Psalm 12 is characterized by a weary loneliness and grief over a society where honesty has vanished and deceptive, boastful speech prevails. Despite this surrounding corruption, it concludes with a sense of solemn security, resting in the purity of God’s promises as a shield against a world of falsehood.
The "Book of Psalms: Back to Songs" project is a creative endeavor to restore the original spirit of the #psalms - as songs of worship, lament, praise, and reflection-by transforming them back into musical form, as many were written. Drawing from modern translations of the classic biblical texts, this project reimagines the Psalms with fresh musical arrangements that blend timeless messages with modern sounds.
Each Psalm is thoughtfully adapted into lyrical and melodic compositions, many using modern tools, to explore harmonies, instrumentation, and genre-blending arrangements. From soulful acoustic ballads and rock/pop hymns to country pieces and R&B-inspired tunes, the project seeks to make the Psalms accessible and resonate with today’s listeners, while staying true to their emotional and spiritual depth.
lyrics:
[Intro: 5 seconds instrumental only, piano builds softly, no vocals]
[Chorus]
Our Lord, You are faithful,
Your word is pure as silver flame.
You shelter and protect us,
Your mercy guards our name.
You keep us through the darkness —
Oh, please help me, Lord.
[Verse 1]
Please help me, Lord, I’m calling,
For the faithful hearts have gone.
The loyal ones are fading,
Their truth no longer strong.
Their tongues are full of flattery,
Their pride is loud and vain.
They boast, “Our words have power —
None can take our fame.”
[Bridge]
But You, O Lord, have spoken:
“I will rise and make it right!
The poor are crushed and broken,
Their cries pierce through the night.
I’ll lift the lost in mercy,
I’ll set the captives free.”
[Chorus]
Our Lord, You are faithful,
Your word is pure as silver flame.
You shelter and protect us,
Your mercy guards our name.
You keep us through the darkness —
Oh, please help me, Lord.
[Verse 2]
Your promises are flawless,
Refined in holy fire.
You guard us from the wicked,
You lift our spirits higher.
The proud may walk in arrogance,
Their praise a hollow sound,
But You, O Lord, are steadfast —
Your grace forever bound.
[Chorus]
Our Lord, You are faithful,
Your word is pure as silver flame.
You shelter and protect us,
Your mercy guards our name.
You keep us through the darkness —
Oh, please help me, Lord.
[Outro, slow gospel reprise, soft choir harmonies]
Please help me, Lord…
Please help me, Lord…
[Fade Out]
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style: Soul, Gospel, Powerful, female vocals
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