Psalm 12:6
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Cross-reference
Psalm 18:30 declares God's word proves true, reinforcing the purity of God's words in Psalm 12:6.
Psalm 119:140 echoes the same theme: God's word is very pure, reinforcing its flawless nature.
Psalm 33:4 declares the word of the LORD is right and true, aligning with its purity.
Psalm 66:10 uses the same silver-refining metaphor but for God testing people, not words.
Psalm 56:4 expresses trust in God's word, connecting to its purity and reliability.
2 Samuel 22:31 similarly declares God's word is tried and pure, a shield for those who trust.
Proverbs 30:5 states every word of God is pure, a near-identical affirmation of purity.
Proverbs 8:8 says wisdom's words are righteous, paralleling the purity of God's words.
Isaiah 45:19 declares God speaks truth and right, echoing the purity of God's words in Psalm 12:6.
John 17:17 declares God's word is truth, directly paralleling the purity of God's words in Psalm 12:6.
Proverbs 27:21 uses the same refining imagery for testing character, while Psalm 12:6 applies it to God's pure words.
Genesis 21:1 shows God fulfilling his spoken word to Sarah, demonstrating its reliability.