Psalms 12:3-4

[3] The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud [4] Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

What is the context of Psalms 12:3-4?

Oppression by the Wicked (Psalms 12:1-8 true)
Human Faithlessness and God’s Faithfulness (Psalms 12:1-8 true)
Psalm 12 .[ a .] (Psalms 12:1-8 true)
God, a Helper against the Treacherous. (Psalms 12:1-8 true)
Human and Divine Words Contrasted (Psalms 12:1-8 true)
Man’s Treachery and God’s Constancy (Psalms 12:1-8 true)
The Faithful Have Vanished (Psalms 12:1-8 true)

What does Psalms 12:3-4 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

David wished the Lord would end the flattery and arrogant claims of those around him. They confidently believed they could accomplish anything they chose to do by their lies and deception. They also repudiated any restraint of their free speech (cf. James 3:5).