Psalm 12:6 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

The promises of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in a furnace and purified seven times. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

ASV:

The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.

BBE:

The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.

DBY:

The words of Jehovah are pure words, silver tried in the furnace of earth, purified seven times.

ERV:

The words of the LORD are pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on the earth, purified seven times.

JPS:

The words of the LORD are pure words, as silver tried in a crucible on the earth, refined seven times.

WBS:

The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

WEB:

The words of Yahweh are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.

YLT:

Sayings of Jehovah are pure sayings; Silver tried in a furnace of earth refined sevenfold.

Psalm 12:6 Cross References

XREF:

2 Samuel 22:31 "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Psalm 19:10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

Psalm 119:140 Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

12:6 Pure - Without the least mixture of falsehood; and therefore shall infallibly be fulfilled.

MHC:

12:1-8 The psalmist begs help of God, because there were none among men whom he durst trust. - This psalm furnishes good thoughts for bad times; a man may comfort himself with such meditations and prayers. Let us see what makes the times bad, and when they may be said to be so. Ask the children of this world, What makes the times bad? they will tell you, Scarcity of money, decay of trade, and the desolations of war, make the times bad: but the Scripture lays the badness of the times on causes of another nature, 2Ti 3:1, c.: perilous times shall come, for sin shall abound; and of this David complains. When piety decays times really are bad. He who made man's mouth will call him to an account for his proud, profane, dissembling, or even useless words. When the poor and needy are oppressed, then the times are very bad. God himself takes notice of the oppression of the poor, and the sighing of the needy. When wickedness abounds, and is countenanced by those in authority, then the times are very bad. See with what good things we are here furnished for such bad times; and we cannot tell what times we may be reserved for. 1. We have a God to go to, from whom we may ask and expect the redress of all our grievances. 2. God will certainly punish and restrain false and proud men. 3. God will work deliverance for his oppressed people. His help is given in the fittest time. Though men are false, God is faithful; though they are not to be trusted, God is. The preciousness of God's word is compared to silver refined to the highest degree. How many proofs have been given of its power and truth! God will secure his chosen remnant, however bad the times are. As long as the world stands, there will be a generation of proud and wicked men. But all God's people are put into the hands of Christ our Saviour; there they are in safety, for none can pluck them thence; being built on Him, the Rock, they are safe, notwithstanding temptation or persecution come with ever so much force upon them.

CONC:

TRUE Clay Clean Crucible Fire Flawless Furnace Ground Promises Pure Purified Refined Sayings Seven Sevenfold Silver Tested Tried

Burned Clay Clean Crucible Earth Fire Flawless Furnace Ground Promises Pure Purified Refined Sayings Seven Sevenfold Silver Tested Times Tried True. Words

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