Psalms 12:6

What does Psalms 12:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 12:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But I have trusted in thy mercy. My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation: I will sing to the Lord, who giveth me good things: yea, I will sing to the name of the Lord, the most high.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The words of Jehovah are pure words, silver tried in the furnace of 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.

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