Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.
New American Standard Bible
As silver
King James Version
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Holman Bible
like silver refined in an earthen furnace,
purified seven times.
A Conservative Version
The words of LORD are pure words, as silver tried in a furnace on the earth, purified seven times.
American Standard Version
The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
Amplified
The words and promises of the Lord are pure words,
Like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.
Bible in Basic English
The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.
Darby Translation
The words of Jehovah are pure words, silver tried in the furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Julia Smith Translation
The sayings of Jehovah are pure sayings: silver tried in the crucible of the earth, purified seven times.
King James 2000
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tested in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The words of Yahweh [are] pure words [like] silver refined in the crucible on the ground, refined seven times.
Modern King James verseion
The Words of Jehovah are pure Words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The words of the LORD are pure words: even as the silver, which from the earth is tried, and purified seven times in the fire.
NET Bible
The Lord's words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.
New Heart English Bible
The words of the LORD are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
The Emphasized Bible
The words of Yahweh, are words, that are pure, silver refined in a crucible of earth, purified seven times!
Webster
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
World English Bible
The words of Yahweh are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
Youngs Literal Translation
Sayings of Jehovah are pure sayings; Silver tried in a furnace of earth refined sevenfold.
Themes
Furnace » Figurative » Of affliction
God » Wisdom of » General references to
The scriptures » Described as » Pure
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Silver was purified seven times
Silver » Illustrative » Of the words of the lord
The bible » Purpose » Purity of
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Psalm 12:6
Devotionals containing Psalm 12:6
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 12:6
Images Psalm 12:6
Prayers for Psalm 12:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Oppression By The Wicked
5 "Because the poor are being oppressed, because the needy are sighing, I will now arise," says the LORD, "I will establish in safety those who yearn for it." 6 The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over. 7 You, LORD, will keep them safe, you will guard them from this generation forever.
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Cross References
Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is upright; the word of God is pure; he is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
2 Samuel 22:31
This God! His way is perfect! What the LORD declares proves true. He shields everyone who flees for protection to him!
Psalm 19:8
The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.
Psalm 119:140
Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.
Psalm 66:10
For you, God, tested us, to purify us like fine silver.