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Psalms 108:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For your mercy is greater than the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches up to the clouds.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God's love and faithfulness are so vast they extend beyond what we can see in the sky above us.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 108 is attributed to King David and is a composite psalm that combines elements from Psalms 57 and 60, likely written during a period of conflict or war in Israel's history. It expresses unwavering trust in God's character amidst threats from enemies, reflecting the ancient Israelite practice of turning to God for deliverance and victory. In this context, David often faced military challenges and used such songs to affirm God's sovereignty and promises to His people.

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