Psalms 36:6
Psalms 36:6 in Multiple Translations
Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
Thy righteousness is like the mountains of God; Thy judgments are a great deep: O Jehovah, thou preservest man and beast.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judging is like the great deep; O Lord, you give life to man and beast.
Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.
Thy righteousnesse is like the mightie moutaines: thy iudgements are like a great deepe: thou, Lord, doest saue man and beast.
Thy righteousness [is] as mountains of God, Thy judgments [are] a great deep. Man and beast Thou savest, O Jehovah.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like a great deep. LORD, you preserve man and animal.
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
And he will bring forth thy justice as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Your righteous behavior is as permanent as the highest mountains [MET], your acting justly will continue as long as the deepest oceans exist. You take care of people and you take care of animals.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 36:6
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Psalms 36:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְ֭הוָה
בְּ/הַ/שָּׁמַ֣יִם
חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
אֱ֝מֽוּנָתְ/ךָ֗
עַד
שְׁחָקִֽים
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/הַ/שָּׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Prep | Art | N-mp
חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
אֱ֝מֽוּנָתְ/ךָ֗
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
N-fs | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
שְׁחָקִֽים
shachaq
H7834
cloud
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 36:6
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/הַ/שָּׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Prep | Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
אֱ֝מֽוּנָתְ/ךָ֗
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
שְׁחָקִֽים
shachaq
H7834
"cloud"
N-mp
This noun refers to a cloud or a thin vapor in the sky, as in Psalm 36:5 where God's faithfulness reaches to the clouds. It can also mean the firmament or heaven, like in Genesis 1:20 where birds fly across the sky. The word appears about 20 times in the Bible.
Definition: 1) dust, cloud 1a) fine dust 1b) (thin) cloud
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: cloud, small dust, heaven, sky. See also: Deuteronomy 33:26; Psalms 68:35; Psalms 18:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 36:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 36:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 36:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 36:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 36:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 36:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
- Sermons on Psalms 36:6
Context — The Transgression of the Wicked
4Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.
5Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.
6Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
7How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings! 8They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 77:19 | Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. |
| 2 | Romans 11:33 | O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! |
| 3 | Psalms 71:19 | Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? |
| 4 | Nehemiah 9:6 | You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:4 | He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. |
| 6 | 1 Timothy 4:10 | To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe. |
| 7 | Isaiah 40:28 | Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. |
| 8 | Job 37:23 | The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress. |
| 9 | Psalms 145:9 | The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. |
| 10 | Psalms 92:5 | How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! |
Psalms 36:6 Summary
This verse, Psalms 36:6, tells us that God's righteousness is strong and unshakeable, like the highest mountains, and His judgments are deep and mysterious, like the deepest sea. But even though we may not always understand His ways, we can trust that He is a good and loving God who cares for all of His creation, including both humans and animals, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31. God's preservation of man and beast is a demonstration of His righteousness and judgments, and it reminds us that He is a just and compassionate God who cares for all of His creation, as seen in Psalms 145:9. We can rest in the knowledge of His care and provision for us, and trust in His sovereignty and goodness, just like the psalmist did in Psalms 36:7-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's righteousness is like the highest mountains?
This phrase, found in Psalms 36:6, means that God's righteousness is unshakeable and enduring, just like the highest mountains, which have been formed over time and remain steadfast, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4 where God is described as a rock, whose works are perfect.
How can we trust God's judgments when they seem deep and mysterious?
According to Psalms 36:6, God's judgments are like the deepest sea, which can seem overwhelming, but as Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, we can trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, and He will make our paths straight.
What does it mean that God preserves man and beast?
This phrase, found in Psalms 36:6, means that God cares for and watches over all of His creation, including both humans and animals, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31 where Jesus teaches that not a single sparrow falls to the ground without God's notice.
How does God's preservation of man and beast relate to His righteousness and judgments?
God's preservation of man and beast is a demonstration of His righteousness and judgments, as it shows that He is a just and compassionate God who cares for all of His creation, as seen in Psalms 145:9 where it says that the Lord is good to all and His tender mercies are over all His works.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that you have experienced God's righteousness and judgments in your life, and how have they impacted your relationship with Him?
- How can you trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when His ways seem mysterious and deep, like the deepest sea?
- What are some ways that you can demonstrate God's care and preservation for all of creation, including both humans and animals, in your daily life?
- How can you reflect on God's goodness and righteousness, as described in Psalms 36:6, and allow it to shape your thoughts and actions towards others?
- What does it mean to you that God preserves man and beast, and how can you rest in the knowledge of His care and provision for you and all of creation?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 36:6
Thy righteousness [is] like the great mountains,.... Or, "the mountains of God"; so called for their excellency, as the cedars of God, Psalms 80:10; or, as Gussetius (e) observes, the greatest and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 36:6
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
Thy righteousness, in all thy counsels and ways in the government of the world, is like the great mountains; either, 1. Stedfast and unmovable. Or, 2. Eminent and conspicuous to all men. Or rather, 3. Very high and out of our reach; for so it agrees best with the foregoing and following expressions. Thy judgments, i.e. thy executions of thy counsels, or thy administrations of the affairs of the world, and of thy church, are a great deep, i.e. unsearchable. as the ocean is in some parts. The worst of men, yea, lad the brute beasts, have experience of thy care and kindness, and therefore I have no reason to doubt of it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
Psalms 36:6 Thy righteousness [is] like the great mountains; thy judgments [are] a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.Ver. 6. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains] Heb. mountains of God, pro more linguae, quae quando magnificat aliquid, addit nomen Dei, ut Jonah 3:3 Genesis 30:5 Revelation 15:2 Psalms 68:16; Psalms 80:11, saith R. David, that is, after the manner of the Hebrew tongue, which, when it would magnify anything, addeth the name of God; because as anything is nearer to God the more excellent it is ( Sic Dιοςσταλαγμους, Arat. in Diosem, αντιτουμεγαλους). The like is to be found also in heathen authors. David meaneth that as God’ s mercy is matchless, so his justice is unmoveable; and we are to give him the glory of the one as well as the other, since they are both alike in him; for whatsoever is in God is God. Thy judgments are a great deep] A fathomless abyss, in quam deiecis impios, et nunquam evadunt, saith Kimchi, wherein the wicked sink irrecoverably. Thy providential dispensations also are past finding out, Romans 11:33. They are to reason as the sea is to shallows; and therefore we must do by them as the Romans did by a certain lake of unknown depth, they dedicated it to Victory. O Lord, thou preservest man and beast] Such is thy beneficence, answerable to thy patience before celebrated. Thou not only bearest with men’ s evil manners, even to admiration; but abundantly providest for their being and wellbeing; of such, I mean, as walk about the world with hearts as full as hell of all kind of wickedness.
Howbeit, bonitas tua ad atheum est sicut illa ad bestiam, saith Kimchi, here thou dost but for the atheist as thou dost for the beast, and by that course of common preservation and kindness which runneth toward all, that none need doubt a providence.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
(6) Great mountains.—See margin, and compare Psalms 80:10, “cedars of God.” So too the rain is called “God’s brook.” The epithet not only implies greatness and dignity, but also has reference to God as Creator. A great deep.—The reference, as usual, with the words deep, depth, is to the great abyss of waters, of which the seas were regarded as the surface. The twofold comparison in this verse recalls Wordsworth’s lines— “Two voices are there: one is of the sea. One of the mountains—each a mighty voice.” but while to the modern poet the voice is Liberty, to the ancient Hebrew it is Righteousness. The majesty of the hills has often suggested the supremacy of right over wrong— “Thou hast a voice, great mountain, to repeal Large codes of fraud and woe.” The calm of the infinite sea has often soothed agitated souls. Hebrew poetry connected both immediately with God. the uplifted strength of the hills became an emblem of His eternal truth; the depth and expanse of the infinite sea of His outspread goodness and inexhaustible justice.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
Verse 6. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains.] כהררי אל keharerey El, like the mountains of God; exceeding high mountains; what, in the present language of geology, would be called primitive mountains, those that were formed at the beginning; and are not the effects of earthquakes or inundations, as secondary and alluvial mountains are supposed to be. Thy judgments are a great deep] תהום רבה tehom rabbah, the great abyss; as incomprehensible as the great chaos, or first matter of all things which God created in the beginning, and which is mentioned Genesis 1:2, and darkness was on the face, תהום tehom, of the deep, the vast profound, or what is below all conjecturable profundity. How astonishing are the thoughts in these two verses! What an idea do they give us of the mercy, truth, righteousness, and judgments of God! The old Psalter, in paraphrasing mountains of God, says, Thi ryghtwisnes, that es, ryghtwis men, er gastly hilles of God; for that er hee in contemplacioun, and soner resayves the lyght of Crist. Here is a metaphor taken from the tops of mountains and high hills first catching the rays of the rising sun. "Righteous men are spiritual hills of God; for they are high in contemplation, and sooner receive the light of Christ." It is really a very fine thought; and much beyond the rudeness of the times in which this Psalter was written. Man and beast.] Doth God take care of cattle? Yes, he appoints the lions their food, and hears the cry of the young ravens; and will he not provide for the poor, especially the poor of his people?
He will. So infinitely and intensely good is the nature of God, that it is his delight to make all his creatures happy. He preserves the man, and he preserves the beast; and it is his providence which supplies the man, when his propensities and actions level him with the beasts that perish.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 36:6
6. Jehovah’s righteousness—His faithfulness to His character and covenant (Psalms 5:8), manifested alike in mercy and in judgement—is like the mountains of God (El), immovably firm (Psalms 111:3), eternally unchanged, majestically conspicuous. God’s works proclaim their Author, and reflect His attributes. Cp. Psalms 104:16; Psalms 65:9; Psalms 80:10. The great mountains is a paraphrase which obscures the meaning. a great deep] Mysterious, unfathomable, inexhaustible, as the vast subterranean abyss of waters (Psalms 33:7; Genesis 7:11; Job 28:14; Job 38:16). Cp. Romans 11:33. preservest] Or, savest. The lower animals are the objects of God’s care as well as man. See Psalms 104:14; Psalms 104:27-28; Psalms 147:9; Jonah 4:11; Matthew 6:26 ff; Matthew 10:29 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 36:6
Thy righteousness - Thy justice; that is, the justice of God considered as residing in his own nature; his justice in his laws; his justice in his providential dealings; his justice in his plan of
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 36:6
6. Righteousness— “Righteousness” allies with the holiness of God, and is manifested as well in punishing sin as in upholding the just. It is the guard of law.
Sermons on Psalms 36:6
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Of the Justice or Righteousness of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the justice and righteousness of God, emphasizing that these attributes are essential and inherent to His nature. He argues that God's righteousness is acknow |
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The Hill Country of the Soul by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett preaches about the importance of seeking inspiration and guidance from the hills in our lives, representing the big things that give meaning to the monotony of ou |
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Wherein the Bible Differs From All Other Books by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey emphasizes the unparalleled uniqueness of the Bible, asserting that it stands alone in its depth and accuracy compared to all other books. He argues that the Bible's pr |
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Faith That Works by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being properly related to Jesus through faith. He explains that surrendering all and doing what we can afford to do is not |
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Walking With the Wind by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of actively seeking and accepting God's plan for our lives. He uses the story of Gideon and the 300 men to illustrate how God |
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The Sovereignty of God by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delves into the unfathomable depth of the Sovereignty of God, emphasizing the need for believers to approach it with trembling steps and reverent eyes. He contrasts th |
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Wilderness Journey by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson illustrates the Christian life as a wilderness journey, akin to the Israelites' experience, where faith is the only means of crossing the treacherous terrain of lif |