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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then you put a leader over us. We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place of great abundance.

Context of Psalms 66:12

10For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. 11You brought us into the net; you laid a crushing burden on our backs; 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. 13I will come into your house with burnt offerings; I will perform my vows to you, 14that which my lips uttered and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.

Psalms 66:12 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou hast caused menאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582
• to rideרָכַבrâkab · to rideH7392
• over our headsרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218
• we wentבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• through fireאֵשׁ'êsh · fireH784
• and through waterמַיmayim · waterH4325
• but thou broughtest us outיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: sendH3318
• into a wealthyרְוָיָהrevâyâh · abundanceH7310

Cross-references for Psalms 66:12

• Psalms 129:1"Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth"— let Israel now say—
• Isaiah 51:23and I will put it into the hand of your tormentors, who have said to you, 'Bow down, that we may pass over'; and you have made your back like the ground and like the street for them to pass over."
• Isaiah 43:1But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
• Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:3that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
• Psalms 33:19that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine.
• Psalms 40:2He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
• Job 36:16He also allured you out of distress into a broad place where there was no cramping, and what was set on your table was full of fatness.
• Luke 16:25But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.
• James 5:11Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
• Revelation 7:14I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones coming 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, a parched land into springs of water.
• Isaiah 35:6then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. For waters break 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