Psalms 66 · Verse 12

Psalms 66:12

Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
Psalms 66:12, King James Version

Psalms 66:12 in other translations

BSBYou let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.
WEBYou allowed men to ride over our heads. We went through fire and through water, but you brought us to the place of abundance.
ASVThou didst cause men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
YLTThou hast caused man to ride at our head. We have entered into fire and into water, And Thou bringest us out to a watered place.
DARBYThou didst cause men to ride over our head; we went through fire and through water: but thou hast brought us out into abundance.
BBEYou let men go driving over our heads; we went through fire and through water; but you took us out into a wide place.
WebsterThou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

What does Psalms 66:12 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:10-12

10-12. Out of severe trials, God had brought them to safety (compare Is 48:10; 1Pe 1:7).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads - Thou hast permitted us to fall under the dominion of our enemies; who have treated us as broken infantry are when the cavalry dashes among their disordered ranks, treading all under the horses' feet. We went through fire and through water - Through afflictions of the most torturing and overwhelming nature. To represent such, the metaphors of fire and water are often used in Scripture. The old Psalter considers these trials as a proof of the uprightness of those who were tried - We passid thrugh fire and watir: that is, thurgh wa and wele, as a man that leves noght his waye for hete na for kald, for dry na for wette; and thou out lede us fra tribulacyon intill koling (cooling) that is, in till endles riste, that we hope to hafe after this travell. Wealthy place - Well watered place, to wit, the land of Judea.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 66:8-12

The Lord not only preserves our temporal life, but maintains the spiritual life which he has given to believers. By afflictions we are proved, as silver in the fire. The troubles of the church will certainly end well. Through various conflicts and troubles, the slave of Satan escapes from his yoke, and obtains joy and peace in believing: through much tribulation the believer must enter into the kingdom of God.

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Psalms 66:12 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

הִרְכַּ֥בְתָּhir.Kav.tayou have made rideH7392
אֱנ֗וֹשׁ'e.No.osha manH582
לְרֹ֫אשֵׁ֥נוּle.Ro.She.nuto head ourH7218
בָּֽאנוּ\־ba.nu-we have goneH935
בָאֵ֥שׁva.'Eshin <the> fireH784
וּבַמַּ֑יִםu.va.Ma.yimand in <the> waterH4325
וַ֝תּוֹצִיאֵ֗נוּva.to.tzi.'E.nuand you have brought out usH3318
לָֽרְוָיָֽה\׃La.re.va.Yahto <the> superfluityH7310

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Cross references for Psalms 66:12

  • Isaiah 43:1-2

    But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

  • Isaiah 51:23

    But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street, to them that went over.

  • James 5:11

    Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

  • Psalms 40:2-3

    He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

  • Job 36:16

    Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.

  • Acts 14:22

    Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

    That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

  • Revelation 7:14-17

    And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

  • Psalms 107:35-37

    He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation; And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.

  • Isaiah 35:6-7

    Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

  • Psalms 129:1-3

    A Song of degrees. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me. The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.

  • Psalms 33:19

    To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

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caused.
129:1-3; Isa 51:23
through.
Isa 43:1,2; Ac 14:22; 1Th 3:3,4
but thou.
33:19; 40:2,3; Job 36:16; Lu 16:25; Jas 5:11; Re 7:14-17
wealthy. Heb. moist.
107:35-37; Isa 35:6,7

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Context

  • Psalms 66:11

    Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.

  • Psalms 66:12

    Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

  • Psalms 66:13

    I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,

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Psalms 66:12 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Hombres hiciste subir sobre nuestra cabeza; entramos en fuego y en aguas, y sacástenos á hartura.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Tu as fait passer les hommes sur notre tête; nous sommes entrés dans le feu et dans l’eau, et tu nous as fait sortir dans un lieu spacieux.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Du hast Menschen reiten lassen auf unserem Haupte; wir sind ins Feuer und ins Wasser gekommen, aber du hast uns herausgeführt zu überströmender Erquickung.