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Psalms 12:6

Psalms 12:6 is verse 6 of Psalms chapter 12, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

Probable reading; MT like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified sevenfold

The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

Yahweh’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.

Psalms 12:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”

5 “For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”

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

7 You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation.

8 The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Psalms 19:8
The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalms 119:140
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalms 66:10
For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.