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Psalms 12:6

Psalms chapter 12 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.5Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; I will set him in the safety he panteth for.

v.6This passage

v.7Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 66:10

    For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

  • 2 Samuel 22:31

    As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

  • Psalms 18:30

    As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

  • Proverbs 30:5

    Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.

  • Psalms 19:8

    The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

  • Psalms 119:140

    Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.