¶The words of the Lord are pure words; Like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, filtered seven times.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
- KJV The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
- BSB The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
- NKJV The words of the Lord are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.
- NLT The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.
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Quick answer
Yahweh's words are flawless, like silver refined seven times in a furnace. Unlike deceitful human speech, God's word is perfectly pure and true.
Overview
In contrast to the lies and flattery of men, God's words are utterly trustworthy, refined to complete purity. The sevenfold refining signifies perfection and reliability. This confidence in the purity of God's word undergirds all Christian faith, for Scripture is the trustworthy testimony of God who cannot lie.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Prov 30:5“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
- Ps 18:30As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
- 2 Sam 22:31As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
- Ps 19:8Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
- Ps 66:10For you, God, have tested us. You have refined us, as silver is refined.
- Ps 119:140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
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