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

10You have tested us, O God; you have purified us like silver. 11You captured us in your net and laid the burden of slavery on our backs. Then you put a leader over us. We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place of great abundance. 13Now I come to your Temple with burnt offerings to fulfill the vows I made to you— 14yes, the sacred vows that I made when I was in deep 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 129:1From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me. Let all Israel repeat this:
• Isaiah 51:23Instead, I will hand that cup to your tormentors, those who said, ‘We will trample you into the dust and walk on your backs.’”
• Isaiah 43:1But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.
• Acts 14:22where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:3and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.
• Psalms 33:19He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine.
• Psalms 40:2He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.
• Job 36:16“God is leading you away from danger, Job, to a place free from distress. He is setting your table with the best food.
• Luke 16:25“But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish.
• James 5:11We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.
• Revelation 7:14And I said to him, “Sir, you are the one who knows.” Then he said to me, “These are the ones who died in the great tribulation. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white.
• Psalms 107:35But he also turns deserts into pools of water, the dry land into springs of water.
• Isaiah 35:6The lame will leap like a deer, and those who cannot speak will sing for joy! Springs will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams will water the wasteland.

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