Psalms 57:10
Psalms 57:10 in Multiple Translations
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.
For your mercy is great, stretching up to the heavens, and your righteousness goes up to the clouds.
Your faithful love reaches to the heavens; your trustworthiness to the clouds.
For thy mercie is great vnto the heauens, and thy trueth vnto the cloudes.
For great unto the heavens [is] Thy kindness, And unto the clouds Thy truth.
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
For thy mercy is great to the heavens, and thy truth to the clouds.
Before your thorns could know the brier; he swalloweth them up, as alive, in his wrath.
because your faithful love for us is as great as the distance from the earth to the sky, and because your ◄faithfulness/faithfully doing what you promise► is as great as the distance up to the clouds [MET].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 57:10
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Psalms 57:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אוֹדְ/ךָ֖
בָ/עַמִּ֥ים
אֲדֹנָ֑/י
אֲ֝זַמֶּרְ/ךָ֗
בַּל
אֻמִּֽים
אוֹדְ/ךָ֖
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
בָ/עַמִּ֥ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-mp
אֲדֹנָ֑/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
אֲ֝זַמֶּרְ/ךָ֗
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
אֻמִּֽים
lᵉʼôm
H3816
people
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 57:10
אוֹדְ/ךָ֖
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
בָ/עַמִּ֥ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
אֲדֹנָ֑/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
אֲ֝זַמֶּרְ/ךָ֗
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
אֻמִּֽים
lᵉʼôm
H3816
"people"
N-mp
This word refers to a community or nation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people who share a common identity or culture. The KJV translates it as 'nation' or 'people'.
Definition: a people, nation
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: nation, people. See also: Genesis 25:23; Proverbs 11:26; Psalms 2:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 57:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 57:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 57:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 57:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 57:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 57:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
- Sermons on Psalms 57:10
Context — In You My Soul Takes Refuge
8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 108:4 | For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. |
| 2 | Psalms 103:11 | For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 36:5 | Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
| 4 | Isaiah 54:7–10 | “For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back. In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer. “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. |
| 5 | Psalms 71:19 | Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? |
| 6 | Hebrews 6:17–18 | So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. |
| 7 | Psalms 85:10–11 | Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. |
| 8 | Psalms 89:1–2 | I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.” |
| 9 | Genesis 9:9–17 | “Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth—every living thing that came out of the ark. And I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between Me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.” So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and every creature on the earth.” |
Psalms 57:10 Summary
This verse tells us about how much God loves us and how faithful He is. It says His love goes all the way up to the heavens and His faithfulness is as big as the clouds. This means God's love and faithfulness are bigger than anything we can imagine, just like Psalm 108:4 says, 'For Your loving devotion is higher than the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches the clouds.' It's like God is showing us that no matter what happens, He will always be there for us, loving us and taking care of us, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's loving devotion reaches to the heavens?
This phrase emphasizes the vastness and depth of God's love, much like Psalm 103:11 says, 'For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.'
How does God's faithfulness relate to the clouds?
The comparison of God's faithfulness to the clouds likely signifies its abundance and constancy, reminding us of God's promise in Deuteronomy 32:2 to 'let my teaching fall like the rain and my words descend like the dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.'
What is the significance of measuring God's attributes?
Measuring God's loving devotion and faithfulness in terms of the heavens and clouds is a poetic way to convey their limitless nature, echoing the idea in Ephesians 3:18 that we might 'have the power to comprehend the breadth and length and depth and height of the love of Christ.'
Why is it important to acknowledge God's loving devotion and faithfulness?
Recognizing God's loving devotion and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 57:10, helps us trust in His goodness and care, as Psalm 23:4 reminds us, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.'
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can you apply the vastness of God's loving devotion to your current challenges?
- How does the image of God's faithfulness reaching to the clouds encourage your trust in Him?
- What personal experiences have you had that demonstrate God's loving devotion and faithfulness in your life?
- How can reflecting on God's limitless love and faithfulness inspire your worship and praise?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 57:10
For thy mercy [is] great unto the heavens,.... Which denotes the exceeding greatness and largeness of it; as it is in the heart of God, who is plenteous in mercy; as it is expressed in the covenant
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 57:10
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. -Determination to praise God. Verse 7. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed - literally, prepared, established.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
i.e. Is most evident, and greatly exalted.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
Psalms 57:10 For thy mercy [is] great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.Ver. 10. For thy mercy is great, &c.] God’ s mercy is ordinarily in the psalms bounded by his truth; that none may either presume him more merciful than he hath declared himself in his word; or else despair of finding mercy gratis, according to his promise.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
Verse 10. Thy mercy is great unto the heavens] It is as far above all human description and comprehension as the heavens are above the earth. See the notes on Psalms 36:5; Psalms 36:6, where nearly the same words occur.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 57:10
10. For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies. For gives the reason for Psalms 57:9. Mercy and truth which reach from earth to heaven demand world-wide praise. Note that it is the attributes which minister to the deliverance of God’s servant (Psalms 57:3) which are expressly named. Sent forth for his help they have proved victorious. Almost the same words are found in Psalms 36:5. Cp. Ephesians 3:18.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 57:10
For thy mercy is great unto the heavens ... - See this explained in the notes at Psalms 36:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 57:10
10. Unto the heavens… clouds—See on Psalms 36:5
Sermons on Psalms 57:10
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Growing in Truth by Phillips Brooks | Phillips Brooks preaches about the importance of holding onto a truth that is broad and complete, one that grows and evolves with us as we journey through life. He emphasizes that |
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To Talk With the Father by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon transcript, Basilia Schlenk emphasizes the importance of having a childlike relationship with God as a loving Father. She addresses those who may feel distant from G |
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Measuring Immeasurable Distances by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of sharing the mercy of God with others. They describe how when God saves a person, they are compelled to tell others about t |
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Global Outreach Spotlight by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to pick up various books and resources to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith. They mention an introductory packet |
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The Unsearchable Riches of Christ by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the unsearchable riches of Christ, using the transformation of Saul of Tarsus as an example of the amazing work of conversion. He emphasizes the importa |
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The Wonder of God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the majesty and wonder of God, taking us back to the very beginning of creation as described by Moses in Genesis 1:1. He highlights that God transcends time a |
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All He Thinks Of by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the profound love of God towards us, emphasizing that dwelling in love means dwelling in God and having God dwell in us. She reflects on the tra |