Verse 6

Psalms 12:6

Bible in Basic English

6 The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.

Original Language Text

hebrew

מִ/שֹּׁ֥ד עֲנִיִּים֮ מֵ/אַנְקַ֪ת אֶבְי֫וֹנִ֥ים עַתָּ֣ה אָ֭קוּם יֹאמַ֣ר יְהוָ֑ה אָשִׁ֥ית בְּ֝/יֵ֗שַׁע יָפִ֥יחַֽ לֽ/וֹ

English Translation

From the oppression of the needy, from the sighing of the poor, now I will arise, says the Lord; I will set him in safety for which he longs.

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Chapter 12 Context

1 <For the chief music-maker on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David.> Send help, Lord, for mercy has come... Focus ↗

2 Everyone says false words to his neighbour: their tongues are smooth in their talk, and their hearts... Focus ↗

3 The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord. Focus ↗

4 They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us? Focus ↗

5 Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, s... Focus ↗

6 The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.

7 You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever. Focus ↗

8 The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men. Focus ↗

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