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Psalms 36:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Your love, O LORD, reaches as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends all the way to the clouds.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God's love and faithfulness are so vast they fill the entire sky above us.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 36 is attributed to King David and serves as a poetic reflection on God's unwavering character in the face of human sin and wickedness. In the historical context of ancient Israel, David often composed psalms during times of personal danger or national turmoil, using vivid imagery to contrast God's boundless attributes with the limitations of humanity. This verse highlights the immense scale of God's mercy and faithfulness, drawing on the vastness of the heavens to convey their eternal and unreachable depth.

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