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Psalms 12:7 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Psalms 12:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 12 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 12:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 12:7
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. The psalm concludes with confident prayer that God will keep His promises and protect His people. This verse's interpretation depends on identifying "them"—either God's words (from v.6) or God's people (the poor and needy from v.5). Both interpretations have merit and truth; likely the psalmist intends both meanings simultaneously."Thou shalt keep them" (attah Yahweh tishmeram, אַתָּה־יְהוָה תִּשְׁמְרֵם) uses shamar, meaning keep, guard, watch over, preserve, protect. This common Hebrew verb appears throughou...
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Cross-References for Psalms 12:7
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“but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength.”
“from this time forth”
“and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked”
“but all the wicked he will destroy.”
“Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
“God”
“and doesn't forsake his saints. They are preserved forever”
“Yahweh”
“that man who is of the earth may terrify no more.”
“{or”