King James Version
psalm 12:6 in the King James Version says “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
psalm 12:6 · KJV
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us? are: Heb. are with us
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
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
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
The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. men: Heb. of the sons of the men
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