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Psalms 12:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 12:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
Psalms 12:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things;
4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; Our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
5Because 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.
6The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
7Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
8The wicked walk on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. Psalm 13 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The words--literally, "saying of" (Psa 12:5). seven times--thoroughly (Dan 3:19).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The words of the Lord - In contrast with the words of the persons referred to in Psalms 12:2-4. Their words were vanity, flattery, and falsehood; and no reliance could be placed on them. In contrast with these words, the words of the Lord were pure. They were to be relied on. All his sayings were true and faithful. The design is to bring his words into contrast with the sayings of such men, and to show how much more safety there is in relying on his promises than on the promises made by such men. Man failed, but God would not. Reliance could not be placed on the words of even the professedly “godly” and “faithful” Psalms 12:1, but entire confidence might be placed in the words of Yahweh. All…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Pure - Without the least mixture of falsehood; and therefore shall infallibly be fulfilled. Psalms 12:7”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“12:6 The godly can rely on the Lord’s promises, but not on the lies of the wicked (12:2-4). • Seven times means totally or completely.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“words: Psa 18:30, Psa 19:8, Psa 119:140; Sa2 22:31; Pro 30:5 as silver: Psa 66:10 Psalms 12:7”
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