Psalms 36:10

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Psalms 36:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.

King James Version KJV

O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

American Standard Version ASV

Oh continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee, And thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

Bible in Basic English BBE

O let there be no end to your loving mercy to those who have knowledge of you, or of your righteousness to the upright in heart.

Free Bible Version FBV

Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Extend thy louing kindnes vnto them that knowe thee, and thy righteousnesse vnto them that are vpright in heart.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Draw out Thy kindness to those knowing Thee, And Thy righteousness to the upright of heart.

World English Bible WEB

Oh continue your loving kindness to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

O continue thy loving-kindness to them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: and thou shalt seek his place, and shalt not find it.

Translation for Translators T4T

Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.

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Psalms 36:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כִּֽי עִ֭מְּ/ךָ מְק֣וֹר חַיִּ֑ים בְּ֝/אוֹרְ/ךָ֗ נִרְאֶה אֽוֹר

כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj

עִ֭מְּ/ךָ ʻim H5973 with Prep | Suff

מְק֣וֹר mâqôwr H4726 fountain N-ms

חַיִּ֑ים chay H2416 alive N-mp

בְּ֝/אוֹרְ/ךָ֗ ʼôwr H216 light Prep | N-cs | Suff

נִרְאֶה râʼâh H7200 Provider V-Qal-Imperf-1cp

אֽוֹר ʼôwr H216 light N-cs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 36:10

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

עִ֭מְּ/ךָ ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

מְק֣וֹר mâqôwr H4726 "fountain" N-ms

Maqor means a fountain or a source of water, like a spring or a well. It can also refer to the source of happiness, wisdom, or life. This term is used to describe a source of something valuable or life-giving.

Definition: 1) spring, fountain 1a) spring 1a1) of source of life, joy, purification (fig.) 1b) of the eye (fig.) 1c) source (of menstruous blood) 1d) flow (of blood after child birth)

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: fountain, issue, spring, well(-spring). See also: Leviticus 12:7; Proverbs 16:22; Psalms 36:10.

חַיִּ֑ים chay H2416 "alive" N-mp

In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.

Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)

Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.

בְּ֝/אוֹרְ/ךָ֗ ʼôwr H216 "light" Prep | N-cs | Suff

Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.

Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light

Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.

נִרְאֶה râʼâh H7200 "Provider" V-Qal-Imperf-1cp

The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.

Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after

Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.

אֽוֹר ʼôwr H216 "light" N-cs

Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.

Study Notes — Psalms 36:10

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 36:10 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 36:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 36:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 36:10
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 36:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 36:10
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 36:10
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 36:10
Sermons on Psalms 36:10

Context — The Transgression of the Wicked

8They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights. 9For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.

10Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.

11Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. 12There the evildoers lie fallen, thrown down and unable to rise.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 24:7	I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.
2	Hebrews 8:11	No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.
3	Psalms 97:10–11	Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
4	Psalms 9:10	Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
5	Jeremiah 22:16	He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD.
6	1 Peter 1:5	who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
7	John 17:3	Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
8	Psalms 18:24–25	So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight. To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;
9	Psalms 143:1–2	O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.
10	Psalms 94:14–15	For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage. Surely judgment will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.

Psalms 36:10 Summary

This verse is a prayer asking God to show His love and kindness to those who know Him, and to be fair and just to those who are trying to live a good life. It's like asking God to take care of His friends and to help them live in a way that is pleasing to Him. As it says in Psalms 23:3, God guides us in paths of righteousness for His name's sake, and in Proverbs 11:20, it says that those who are upright in heart are pleasing to God. By seeking to know God and live a life that is upright in heart, we can experience His loving devotion and righteousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'know' God in Psalms 36:10?

To know God in this context means to have a personal, intimate relationship with Him, as described in Jeremiah 9:24, where it says that those who know God understand that His loving devotion is shown to those who know Him.

How can we be considered 'upright in heart'?

Being upright in heart means to be sincerely seeking to live a life that is pleasing to God, as described in Psalms 51:10, where David asks God to create in him a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within him.

What is the difference between God's 'loving devotion' and 'righteousness' in this verse?

God's loving devotion refers to His mercy and loving-kindness towards those who know Him, while His righteousness refers to His justice and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 119:137, where the psalmist declares that God is righteous and His judgments are just.

How can we apply Psalms 36:10 to our daily lives?

We can apply this verse by seeking to know God more deeply and living a life that is pleasing to Him, as described in Matthew 22:37, where Jesus says that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can deepen my personal relationship with God, so that I can experience His loving devotion?
How can I cultivate a heart that is upright and sincere, seeking to live a life that is pleasing to God?
In what ways have I experienced God's loving devotion and righteousness in my life, and how can I share this with others?
What are some things that I can do to seek God's righteousness and justice in my life, and to live a life that is upright in heart?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 36:10

O continue thy lovingkindness to them that know thee,.... That is, spiritually and experimentally; and such are they that trust in him and love him: and these are the objects of the love of God; not

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 36:10

O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. O continue thy loving-kindness ... that know thee - literally, 'draw out at length [ mªshok (H4900)] thy loving-kindness' (cf.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 36:10

Continue; as this word signifies, . As thou hast begun, so continue the manifestation and exhibition of it, both in this life, and to the next. Or, extend, or draw forth. Let it not be like a fountain sealed, but let it be drawn forth for their comfort. Know thee, i.e. sincerely love thee, as it is explained in the next clause; for knowing implies affection, as , and oft elsewhere. Thy righteousness; which will appear in giving them that protection and assistance which thou art by thy nature inclined, and by thy promise engaged, to give them.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 36:10

Psalms 36:10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.Ver. 10. O continue thy lovingkindness] Heb. Draw it out at full length, extend and exercise it, lengthen and perpetuate it. Thus the godly, greatly taken with the sweetness of God’ s house, and rapt in the admiration of his transcendant goodness towards them, pray for a continuance thereof; intimating also by the manner of expression that God’ s peculiar mercies to his are a continued series; there is a connection between them, yea, a concatenation. And as in a chain one link draweth on another, so doth one mercy another, unless we break the chain by our unthankfulness. Unto them that know thee … to the upright in heart] Here we have a just description of the heirs of God’ s promises, and of the partakers of his peculiar mercies. First, They must be knowing persons; know they must God and his will, themselves and their duties. Secondly, They must be upright in heart; for knowledge without practice is like Rachel, beautiful, but barren; or like rain in the middle region, where it doth no good. "A good understanding have all they that do his precepts," Psalms 111:10, and such only are upright in heart.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 36:10

Verse 10. O continue thy loving-kindness] Literally, "Draw out thy mercy." The allusion to the spring is still kept up. Unto them that know thee] To them who acknowledge thee in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. And thy righteousness] That grace which justifies the ungodly, and sanctifies the unholy. To the upright in heart.] לישרי לב levishrey leb, to the straight of heart; to those who have but one end in view, and one aim to that end. This is true of every genuine penitent, and of every true believer.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 36:10

10–12. Concluding prayer for the continuance of God’s lovingkindness and for protection from the wicked, with a confident anticipation of the final downfall of evil-doers. Psalms 36:10 springs naturally out of Psa 36:5-9, and Psalms 36:11-12 clearly revert to Psalms 36:1-4.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 36:10

O continue - Margin, as in Hebrew: “draw out at length.” The Hebrew word means “to draw;” hence, “to draw out,” in the sense of “continuing” or “prolonging.” Compare Psalms 85:5; Psalms 109:12; Jeremiah 31:3.

Sermons on Psalms 36:10

	Sermon	Description
	David Relying Upon the Lord's Lovingkindness by Bob Hoekstra	Bob Hoekstra preaches on David's reliance on the Lord's lovingkindness, which is better than life itself. Lovingkindness, akin to grace, encompasses God's zealous, loyal, and merci
	Living by Faith in Future Grace - Lesson 3 by John Piper	In this sermon, Pastor John Piper discusses the concept of living by faith and future grace. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's grace in the present and trusting in H
	Return to the Lord by Paris Reidhead	Paris Reidhead preaches on the importance of returning to the Lord, emphasizing that God's discipline and trials are meant to draw us closer to Him. He explains that God's dealings
	Concerning Deliverance From Sinning by C.H. Spurgeon	C.H. Spurgeon addresses the struggle of believers who understand justification by faith but find it difficult to cease from sin. He emphasizes that true salvation involves not only
	Manifest Presence of God - Part 4 by Walter Beuttler	Walter Beuttler preaches on the importance of seeking to know God personally, just like Moses did in the Bible. He emphasizes that the distinguishing mark of God's people should be
	On Perverted Views of the Gospel by Thomas Reade	Thomas Reade preaches about the perverted views of the Gospel held by many, where some see it as a mitigated law allowing for sin, while others believe in a distorted concept of gr
	A Heart to Know Him by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes God's promise to give us a new heart that desires to know Him and obey His commands. He highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, who not o