John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 12:6
Psa 12:6 The words of the LORD [are] pure words: [as] silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Ver. 6. The words of the Lord are pure words ] Free from all insincerity or falsehood; and not like those of Saul’s flatterers, vile and vicious. All God’s promises are infallible, and such as a man may write upon, as they say. They are yea and Amen, 2 Corinthians 1:20 , that is, truth and assurance. God hath hitherto kept promise with nights and days, that they shall one succeed... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 12:6
Psalms 12:6The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. The excellence of the Holy ScripturesI. The holy description of the sacred writings here given. It tells of--1. Their high authority. The men who wrote these books say, “The Spirit of God spoke by me, and His Word was upon my tongue,” “Thus saith the Lord,” and so on. Thus they claim high authority. But you may ask, “How are we to know it?” Therefore note--2. Their inherent sanctity.... read more