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Psalms 66:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 66:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
Psalms 66:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 66

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
8Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard;
9Who holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved.
10For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
11Thou broughtest us into the net; Thou layedst a sore burden upon our loins.
12Thou didst cause men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
13I will come into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my vows,
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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
“Out of severe trials, God had brought them to safety (compare Isa 48:10; Pe1 1:7).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For thou, O God, hast proved us - That is, Thou hast tried us; thou hast tested the reality of our attachment to thee, as silver is tried by the application of fire. God had proved or tried them by bringing calamity upon them to test the reality of their allegiance to him. The nature of the proof or trial is referred to in the following verses. Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried - That is, by being subjected to appropriate tests to ascertain its real nature, and to remove from it imperfections. Compare the notes at 1 Peter 1:7; notes at Isaiah 1:25; notes at Isaiah 48:10; see also Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:3. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Proved us - As it were in a burning furnace; and with a design to purge out our dross. Psalms 66:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“66:10 You have tested us, O God: As the silversmith heats silver to remove the dross, God’s discipline removes sin from his people (see 12:6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“hast proved us: Psa 17:3; Deu 8:2, Deu 8:16, Deu 13:3 tried: Pro 17:3; Isa 48:10; Zac 13:9; Pe1 1:6, Pe1 1:7 Psalms 66:11”
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