10 For You have tried us, O God ; You have refined us as silver is refined . 11 You brought us into the net ; You laid an oppressive burden upon our loins . 12 You made men ride over our heads ; We went through fire and through water , Yet You brought us out into a place of abundance .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 66:10-12
Commentary on Psalm 66:8-12
(Read Psalm 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.