Psalm 12:6 {11:7}
Good News Translation
The promises of the LORD can be trusted; they are as genuine as silver refined seven times in the furnace.

New Revised Standard Version
The promises of the LORD are promises that are pure, silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, you are true to your promises, and your word is like silver heated seven times in a fiery furnace.

New American Bible
The promises of the LORD are sure, silver refined in a crucible, silver purified seven times.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.

words

Psalm 18:30 As for my God, his way is undefiled: the words of the Lord are fire-tried: he is the protector of all that trust in him.

Psalm 19:8 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.

Psalm 119:140 Thy word is exceedingly refined: and thy servant hath loved it.

2 Samuel 22:31 God, his way is immaculate, the word of the Lord is tried by fire: he is the shield of all that trust in him.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is fire tried: he is a buckler to them that hope in him.

as silver

Psalm 66:10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us by fire, as silver is tried.

Context
The Godly are No More
5By reason of the misery of the needy, and the groans of the poor, now will I arise, saith the Lord. I will set him in safety: I will deal confidently in his regard. 6The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.7Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us: and keep us from this generation for ever.…
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:31
God, his way is immaculate, the word of the Lord is tried by fire: he is the shield of all that trust in him.

Psalm 18:30
As for my God, his way is undefiled: the words of the Lord are fire-tried: he is the protector of all that trust in him.

Psalm 19:8
The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.

Psalm 19:10
More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

Psalm 79:12
And render to our neighbours sevenfold in their bosom: the reproach wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

Psalm 119:140
Thy word is exceedingly refined: and thy servant hath loved it.

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is fire tried: he is a buckler to them that hope in him.

Psalm 12:5
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