Psalms 66:12 kjva — Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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 with Apocrypha

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Psalms 66 — Context

9

Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

10

For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

11

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

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.

13

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

14

Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

15

I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.

Psalms 66:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 66:12 say?
Psalms 66:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Psalms 66:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 66:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 66, verse 12.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 66:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 66:12 in?
Psalms 66:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 66:12?
Psalms 66:12 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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