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Psalms 12:6
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God declares that He will arise to deliver the oppressed and needy, grounding that promise in the reliability of His own speech.
The words — The Hebrew טְהֹר֫וֹת (te.Ho.Rot) translates literally as “pure” or “refined,” modifying the words of Yahweh (יְהוָ֥ה) to indicate complete removal of dross.
The thread — The same claim that God’s words are flawless appears in Proverbs 30:5, Psalms 18:30, and 2 Samuel 22:31.
Why it lands — The text states that divine speech matches the reliability of heavily purified metal, requiring the reader to anchor confidence in God’s declared protection rather than in human stability.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 66:10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.
- Psalms 119:140 Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.