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Like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, filtered seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The words of Yahweh are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the ground, refined seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The words <i>and</i> promises of the LORD are pure words, Like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you are true to your promises, and your word is like silver heated seven times in a fiery furnace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on the earth, purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The promises of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in a furnace and purified seven times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The promises of the LORD can be trusted; they are as genuine as silver refined seven times in the furnace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sayings of YHWH [are] pure sayings—Silver tried in a furnace of earth, refined sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sayings of Jehovah are pure sayings; Silver tried in a furnace of earth refined sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sayings of Jehovah are pure sayings: silver tried in the crucible of the earth, purified seven times.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth refined seven times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 11:7>The eloquence of the Lord is pure eloquence, silver tested by fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The promises of the LORD are sure, silver refined in a crucible, silver purified seven times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The promises of the LORD are promises that are pure, silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on earth, they are purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The words of LORD JEHOVAH are pure words, choice silver in a furnace in the Earth, and purified each by seven.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are pure words, As silver tried in a crucible on the earth, refined seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The oracles of the Lord are pure oracles; as silver tried in the fire, proved <i>in</i> a furnace of earth, purified seven times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/12-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1073" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/12.htm">The Godly are No More</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>“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.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’i·mă·rō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">The words</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭə·hō·rō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">are flawless,</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’ă·mā·rō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">like silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/6884.htm" title="6884: ṣā·rūp̄ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To smelt, refine, test. A primitive root; to fuse, i.e. Refine.">refined</a> <a href="/hebrew/5948.htm" title="5948: ba·‘ă·lîl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Perhaps furnace, crucible. From alal in the sense of completing; probably a crucible.">in a furnace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: lā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">like gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2212.htm" title="2212: mə·zuq·qāq (V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To refine, purify. A primitive root; to strain, extract, clarify.">purified</a> <a href="/hebrew/7659.htm" title="7659: šiḇ·‘ā·ṯā·yim (Number-fd) -- Sevenfold, seven times. Dual of sheba'; seven- times.">sevenfold.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a></span><br />Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a></span><br />but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-18.htm">James 1:18</a></span><br />He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-10</a></span><br />The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a></span><br />Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.</p><p class="hdg">words</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></b></br> <i>As for</i> God, his way <i>is</i> perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he <i>is</i> a buckler to all those that trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8</a></b></br> The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a></b></br> Thy word <i>is</i> very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.</p><p class="hdg">as silver</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Psalm 66:10</a></b></br> For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/32-5.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/job/41-30.htm">Clay</a> <a href="/job/37-21.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-21.htm">Crucible</a> <a href="/psalms/10-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/11-6.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/job/11-4.htm">Flawless</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-51.htm">Furnace</a> <a href="/psalms/7-5.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/job/33-9.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/job/9-30.htm">Purified</a> <a href="/job/28-1.htm">Refined</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/job/42-13.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-28.htm">Sevenfold</a> <a href="/job/28-15.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">Times</a> <a href="/job/34-36.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Clay</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Crucible</a> <a href="/psalms/16-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Flawless</a> <a href="/psalms/21-9.htm">Furnace</a> <a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/psalms/77-8.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/psalms/18-26.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Purified</a> <a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Refined</a> <a href="/psalms/19-4.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Sevenfold</a> <a href="/psalms/15-5.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/16-8.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/17-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/12-1.htm">David, destitute of human comfort, craves help of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/12-3.htm">He comforts himself with God's promises, and his judgments on the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The words of the LORD are flawless</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the perfection and purity of God's words. In biblical context, the term "flawless" suggests that God's words are without error or imperfection, reflecting His divine nature. This aligns with the belief that Scripture is inspired by God (<a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a>) and is trustworthy for teaching and guidance. The idea of flawless words also connects to the concept of God's truthfulness and faithfulness, as seen in <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>, where God is described as one who does not lie or change His mind.<p><b>like silver refined in a furnace</b><br>The refining process of silver involves intense heat to remove impurities, symbolizing purification and value. In ancient times, silver refining was a meticulous process, often requiring multiple stages to achieve purity. This imagery suggests that God's words have been tested and proven true, much like refined silver. The furnace represents trials and testing, indicating that God's words withstand scrutiny and remain pure. This metaphor is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a>, which states that every word of God is flawless.<p><b>like gold purified sevenfold</b><br>Gold, a precious and highly valued metal, undergoes purification to remove impurities, enhancing its worth and beauty. The number seven in biblical literature often signifies completeness or perfection, as seen in the creation account in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>. Thus, "purified sevenfold" implies a process of thorough purification, indicating the ultimate purity and perfection of God's words. This phrase underscores the reliability and enduring nature of divine revelation, as seen in <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9-10</a>, where God's decrees are described as more precious than gold. The purification process also serves as a type of Christ, who is described as pure and without blemish, fulfilling the law and the prophets (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/12.htm">Psalm 12</a>, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He often wrote psalms during times of distress, seeking God's intervention and expressing trust in His word.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, whose words are described as flawless and pure.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/refining_process.htm">Refining Process</a></b><br>The imagery of refining silver and gold is used to describe the purity and perfection of God's words. This process involves intense heat to remove impurities, symbolizing the thoroughness and reliability of divine communication.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_perfection_of_god's_word.htm">The Perfection of God's Word</a></b><br>God's words are without flaw, providing a reliable foundation for faith and life. Believers can trust in the Scriptures as a source of truth and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_refining_process.htm">The Refining Process</a></b><br>Just as silver and gold are refined to remove impurities, God's words are pure and tested. This imagery encourages believers to seek purity in their own lives, allowing God's word to refine their hearts and minds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_scripture.htm">The Value of Scripture</a></b><br>The comparison to precious metals highlights the immense value of God's word. Believers are encouraged to treasure Scripture, investing time in reading and meditating on it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_promises.htm">Trust in Divine Promises</a></b><br>The flawless nature of God's words assures believers that His promises are trustworthy. This assurance can provide comfort and hope in times of uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/application_in_daily_life.htm">Application in Daily Life</a></b><br>Believers are called to apply the truths of Scripture in their daily lives, allowing God's word to guide their decisions and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_god's_words_as_flawless.htm">In Psalm 12:6, how can we scientifically verify that God’s words are metaphorically “flawless” like silver purified seven times? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_verbal_plenary_preservation.htm">What is Verbal Plenary Preservation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_seek_you_early_each_day.htm">What does 'Every word of God is pure' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_bible_translations_be_trusted.htm">How can we trust translations of the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">As silver.</span>--This solemn promise of Jehovah may be relied on, for His words are not like those of deceitful men--alloyed with self and falsehood--but are pure as silver seven times smelted.<p><span class= "bld">In a furnace</span>.--Either a "workshop" or a "crucible," according as derived.<p><span class= "bld">Of earth.</span>--These words are difficult; they must mean either <span class= "ital">in earth, </span>referring to the ashes in which the smelted silver falls, or <span class= "ital">as to earth, i.e., </span>as to the alloy, or as we say, purified of the alloy.<p>But <span class= "ital">erets </span>is never else used for the material, earth, and Hitzig's emendation, <span class= "ital">rats </span>= <span class= "ital">bar, </span>or <span class= "ital">piece </span>(<a href="/psalms/68-30.htm" title="Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter you the people that delight in war.">Psalm 68:30</a>), "melted into a bar from the crucible," is almost convincing in its simplicity and aptness.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The words of the Lord are pure words</span>. There is no base alloy in them: therefore they may be trusted. What God promises, he will perform. <span class="cmt_word">As silver tried in a furnace of earth</span>; rather, perhaps, <span class="accented">silver assayed in a crucible on earth</span> (Kay). Purified seven times (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a>; <a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a>; <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/12-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The words</span><br /><span class="heb">אִֽמֲר֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’i·mă·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֮</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are flawless,</span><br /><span class="heb">טְהֹ֫ר֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṭə·hō·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like silver</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֣סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">refined</span><br /><span class="heb">צָ֭רוּף</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rūp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6884.htm">Strong's 6884: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smelt, refine, test</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in a furnace,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲלִ֣יל</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·lîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5948.htm">Strong's 5948: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps furnace, crucible</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like gold</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאָ֑רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">purified</span><br /><span class="heb">מְ֝זֻקָּ֗ק</span> <span class="translit">(mə·zuq·qāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strain, extract, clarify</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sevenfold.</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְעָתָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·‘ā·ṯā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7659.htm">Strong's 7659: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sevenfold, seven times</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 12:6 The words of Yahweh are flawless words (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/12-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 12:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 12:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/12-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 12:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 12:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>