Psalms for All Seasons ‎#12A

12A. Lying Lips

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Text Information

• First Line: Lying lips that falsely flatter
• Title: Lying Lips
• Author: Adam M. L. Tice (2011)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 12
• Topic: Delight; Evil; God: Desire for; God's: Vengeance; God's: Word; God's: Armor; God's: People (flock, sheep); God's: Promise of Redemption; God's: Promises; Jesus Christ: Way, Truth, and Life; Lament: Community; Lament: General; New Creation; Pain; People of God / Church: Citizens of Heaven; Salvation; Ten Commandments: 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Needy; Trust
• Copyright: © 2011 GIA Publications, Inc.
• ONE LICENSE: 85985

Tune Information

• Name: CAPTIVITY (KAS DZIEDAJA)
• Harmonizer: Geoffrey Laycock, b. 1927
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: d minor
• Source: Latvian melody
• Notes: Both the text and tune can suggest quite different moods. The leader should set a clear context for singing with indignation, defiance, or weariness. When taking the latter approach, consider the alternate accompaniment at 137A.