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, tested us; you purified us like refined silver. 11You led us into a trap; you caused us to suffer. You allowed men to ride over our heads; we passed through fire and water, but you brought us out into a wide open place. 13I will enter your temple with burnt sacrifices; I will fulfill the vows I made to you, 14which my lips uttered and my mouth spoke 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“Since my youth they have often attacked me,” let Israel say.
• Isaiah 51:23I will put it into the hand of your tormentors who said to you, ‘Lie down, so we can walk over you.’ You made your back like the ground, and like the street for those who walked over you.”
• Isaiah 43:1Now, this is what the Lord says, the one who created you, O Jacob, and formed you, O Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you. I call you by name, you are mine.
• Acts 14:22They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”
• 1 Thessalonians 3:3so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
• Psalms 33:19by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine.
• Psalms 40:2He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
• Job 36:16And surely, he drew you from the mouth of distress, to a wide place, unrestricted, and to the comfort of your table filled with rich food.
• Luke 16:25But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things and Lazarus likewise bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in anguish.
• James 5:11Think of how we regard as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and you have seen the Lord’s purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
• Revelation 7:14So I said to him, “My lord, you know the answer.” Then he said to me, “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 107:35As for his people, he turned a desert into a pool of water, and a dry land into springs of water.
• Isaiah 35:6Then the lame will leap like a deer, the mute tongue will shout for joy; for water will flow in the desert, streams in the wilderness.

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

In the dictionaries

• Psalms
• Fire
• Providence
• Psalms, Book of
• Salvation

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