Keraia
Psalm 12

Psalm 12:6

The Godly Are No More · Psalm 12:1–8
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Translations

Modern
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
Traditional
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Literal
The words of YHWH are pure words, silver refined in a furnace of earth, purified sevenfold.
Latin
Eloquia Domini, eloquia casta; argentum igne examinatum, probatum terræ, purgatum septuplum.

Original

Hebrew
English
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

Notes

Psalms 12:6

  • The godly can trust the Lord's promises, but not the lies of the wicked (Psalm 12:2–4).

  • Sevenfold means entirely or completely.

Psalms 12:1–8

This prayer from the community asks the Lord for help against the many evil acts in the world. Because God answers, the godly can face the future with confidence, knowing that God protects them.

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David Minerals and Metals Music Neighbor Psalms, Book of Sheminith

Topics

Being Pure Furnace of Affliction Inerrancy Preservation Purity of Heart Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Silver Was Purified Seven Times Silver of the Words of the Lord The Scriptures: Pure Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To