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Read Full Chapter (Psalms 12) Psalms 12:6-8 KJV
"The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted."
Psalms 12:6-8 in Context (Verses 3–8 KJV)
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The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:*
4
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?*
5
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.*
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The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
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Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.*
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The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.*