Psalms 12:4
“who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?””
What does Psalms 12:4 mean?
These are the words of people who believe their words have ultimate power, and that no one, not even God, can hold them accountable for what they say. They're acting as though their tongue belongs entirely to them, free from any moral consequence or higher judgment. The psalmist is naming a real problem: people who speak without restraint or truth, confident they can talk their way out of anything or talk others into believing whatever serves them. It's a timeless portrait of those who abuse language to manipulate, deceive, or harm, all while convinced they answer to no one.