Psalms 66:12

Psalms 66:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
• New International Version (NIV)You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.
• English Standard Version (ESV)you let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.

Context of Psalms 66:12

10For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. 11You led us into the net; You laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance. 13I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— 14the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress.

Psalms 66:12 word by word

הִרְכַּ֥בְתָּ אֱנ֗וֹשׁ לְרֹ֫אשֵׁ֥נוּ בָּֽאנוּ־בָאֵ֥שׁ וּבַמַּ֑יִם וַ֝תּוֹצִיאֵ֗נוּ לָֽרְוָיָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• You let menאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582
• rideרָכַבrâkab · to rideH7392
• over our headsרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218
• we wentבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• through fireאֵשׁ'êsh · fireH784
• and waterמַיmayim · waterH4325
• but You brought usיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: sendH3318
• into abundanceרְוָיָהrevâyâh · abundanceH7310

Cross-references for Psalms 66:12

• Psalms 129:1Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth— let Israel now declare—
• Isaiah 51:23I will place it in the hands of your tormentors, who told you: ‘Lie down, so we can walk over you,’ so that you made your back like the ground, like a street to be traversed.”
• Isaiah 43:1But now, this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
• Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:3so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.
• Psalms 33:19to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
• Psalms 40:2He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
• Job 36:16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.
• Luke 16:25But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.
• James 5:11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
• Revelation 7:14“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
• Psalms 107:35He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs.
• Isaiah 35:6Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Commentaries on Psalms 66:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads - Thou hast permitted us to fall under the dominion of our enemies; who have treated us as broken infantry are when the cavalry dashes among their disordered ranks, treading all under the horses' feet. We went through fire and through water - Through afflictions of the most torturing and overwhelming nature. To represent such, the metaphors of fire and water are often used in Scripture. The old Psalter considers…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads - This refers evidently to some national subjection or conquest - most probably to their having been subdued by the Babylonians. Professor Alexander renders this, “Thou hast caused men to ride at our head,” as if leading them forth as captives in war. The most probable meaning, however, is that they had been subdued, as if on a field of battle, and as if their conquerors had ridden over them when prostrate on…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-12Verses 8-12 The Lord not only preserves our temporal life, but maintains the spiritual life which he has given to believers. By afflictions we are proved, as silver in the fire. The troubles of the church will certainly end well. Through various conflicts and troubles, the slave of Satan escapes from his yoke, and obtains joy and peace in believing: through much tribulation the believer must enter into the kingdom of God.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12You let men ride over our heads: Or You made people rule over us. This likely refers to a foreign ruler who controlled the Israelites.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1210-12. Out of severe trials, God had brought them to safety (compare Is 48:10; 1Pe 1:7).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 66:12

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Temptation
• Thankfulness

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Commentaries on Psalms 66

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings