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God's Reliable Word vs. Human Deceit
Commentators consistently contrast the 'pure words' of the Lord with the deceitful and vain words of people mentioned earlier in the psalm. While human speech can be unreliable, God's Word—His promises and Scripture—is presented as completely trustworthy, providing a firm foundation for faith when human faithfulness fails.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 12:6
18th Century
Theologian
The words of the Lord - In contrast with the words of the persons referred to in (Psalms 12:2–4). Their words were vanity, flatt…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 12:6
19th Century
Bishop
As silver: This solemn promise of Jehovah can be relied upon, for His words are not like those of deceitful men—alloyed with self …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 12:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. You shall keep them, O LORD, you shall prese…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 12:6
16th Century
Theologian
The words of Jehovah. The Psalmist now declares that God is sure, faithful, and steadfast in His promises. But the incidental insertion of…
John Gill
On Psalms 12:6
17th Century
Pastor
The words of the Lord [are] pure words
This observation the psalmist makes in reference to what is just now said in …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 12:1–8
17th Century
Minister
This psalm furnishes good thoughts for bad times; one may comfort oneself with such meditations and prayers. Let us see what makes the times bad, a…