Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
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.
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 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. 6 The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times. 7 Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
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Cross References
Psalm 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.
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.
Psalm 19:8
The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 119:140
Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
Psalm 66:10
For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.