Psalms 12:6 · KJV
“The words of the LORD {are} pure words: {as} silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
— Psalms 12:6
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set {him} in safety {from him that} puffeth at him. {puffeth...: or, would ensnare him}
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. {them from: Heb. him, etc: that is, every one of them, etc}
Psalms 12 — Context
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips {are} our own: who {is} lord over us? {are...: Heb. are with us}
5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set {him} in safety {from him that} puffeth at him. {puffeth...: or, would ensnare him}
6The words of the LORD {are} pure words: {as} silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. {them from: Heb. him, etc: that is, every one of them, etc}
8The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. {men: Heb. of the sons of the men}
Cross References
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God {is} pure: he {is} a shield unto them that put their trust in him. {pure: Heb. purified}
Psalms 18:30
{As for} God, his way {is} perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he {is} a buckler to all those that trust in him. {tried: or, refined}
2 Samuel 22:31
{As for} God, his way {is} perfect; the word of the LORD {is} tried: he {is} a buckler to all them that trust in him. {tried: or, refined}
Psalms 19:8
The statutes of the LORD {are} right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD {is} pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 66:10
For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
Psalms 119:140
Thy word {is} very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. {pure: Heb. tried, or, refined}