Psalms 12:6
“The wordes of the Lord are pure wordes: as siluer tried in a fornace of earth purified seuen times.”
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Psalms 12:6 Context
4Who haue said, with our tongue wil we preuaile, our lips are our owne: who is Lord ouer vs? 5For the oppression of the poore, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise (saith the Lord,) I will set him in safetie from him that puffeth at him. 6The wordes of the Lord are pure wordes: as siluer tried in a fornace of earth purified seuen times. 7Thou shalt keepe them, (O Lord,) thou shalt preserue them, from this generation for euer. 8The wicked walke on euery side, when the vilest men are exalted.
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Other Translations for Psalms 12:6
The words of the LORD [are] pure words: [as] silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
- King James Version
The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.
- Basic English Bible
The words of Jehovah are pure words, silver tried in the furnace of earth, purified seven times.
- Darby Bible
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
- Webster's Bible
The words of Yahweh are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
- World English Bible
Sayings of Jehovah [are] pure sayings; Silver tried in a furnace of earth refined sevenfold.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(12:7) The words of the LORD are pure words, as silver tried in a crucible on the earth, refined seven times.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Commentary for Psalms 12:6
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Wesley's Notes for Psalms 12:6
12:6 Pure - Without the least mixture of falsehood; and therefore shall infallibly be fulfilled.