Psalms 12:6

Psalms 12:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
• New International Version (NIV)And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The words of the Lord are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.

Context of Psalms 12:6

4They say, “We will lie to our hearts’ content. Our lips are our own—who can stop us?” 5The Lord replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do.” The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over. 7Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever from this lying generation, 8even though the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land.

Psalms 12:6 word by word

אִֽמֲר֣וֹת יְהוָה֮ אֲמָר֪וֹת טְהֹ֫ר֥וֹת כֶּ֣סֶף צָ֭רוּף בַּעֲלִ֣יל לָאָ֑רֶץ מְ֝זֻקָּ֗ק שִׁבְעָתָֽיִם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The wordsאִמְרָה'imrâh 'emrâh · wordH565
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• pureטָהוֹרţâhôr ţâhôr · pureH2889
• silverכֶּ֫סֶףkeseph · silver: moneyH3701
• triedצָרַףtsâraph · to refineH6884
• in a furnaceעֲלִיל‛ălîyl · furnaceH5948
• of earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: soilH776
• purifiedזָקַקzâqaq · to refineH2212
• seven timesשִׁבְעָתַיִםshib‛âthayim · sevenfoldH7659

Cross-references for Psalms 12:6

• Psalms 18:30God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
• Psalms 19:8The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.
• Psalms 119:140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.
• 2 Samuel 22:31“God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
• Proverbs 30:5Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
• Psalms 66:10You have tested us, O God; you have purified us like silver.

Commentaries on Psalms 12:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6The words of the Lord are pure words - None of his promises shall fall to the ground; the salvation which he has promised shall be communicated. Silver tried in a furnace of earth - A refer ence to the purification of silver by the cupel. This is a sort of instrument used in the purification of silver. It may be formed out of a strong iron ring or hoop, adjusted in width and depth to the quantum of silver to be purified, and rammed full of well pulverized…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6The words of the Lord - In contrast with the words of the persons referred to in Psalm 12:2-4. Their words were vanity, flattery, and falsehood; and no reliance could be placed on them. In contrast with these words, the words of the Lord were pure. They were to be relied on. All his sayings were true and faithful. The design is to bring his words into contrast with the sayings of such men, and to show how much more safety there is in relying on his…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6The godly can trust the Lord's promises, but not the lies of the wicked (Psalm 12:2–4). Sevenfold means entirely or completely.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. The words--literally, "saying of" (Psa 12:5). seven times--thoroughly (Da 3:19).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 12

• 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