Parallel Verses
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.
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.
International Standard Version
The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.
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.
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 "Now, for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy, and because of the deep sighing of the poor, I will arise," saith the LORD, "and will help them, and set them at rest." 6 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. 7 Keep them therefore, O LORD, and preserve us from this generation for ever.
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Cross References
Psalm 18:30
The way of God is an undefiled way; the word of the LORD also is tried in the fire. He is the defender of all them that put their trust in him. {TYNDALE: The way of God is undefiled, and the word of the LORD fined as gold, and he a shield to all that trust in him.}
Proverbs 30:5
All the words of God are pure and clean, for he is a shield unto all them that put their trust in him.
2 Samuel 22:31
The way of God is undefiled, and the word of the LORD fined as gold, and he a shield to all that trust in him.
Psalm 19:8
The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
Psalm 119:140
Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and thy servant loveth it.
Psalm 66:10
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us like as silver is tried.