Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains; your judgments are like the deepest ocean depths. O LORD, you protect and preserve both people and animals.
This verse is saying that God's goodness is as solid and towering as mountains, His wisdom is as deep as the ocean, and He cares for all living creatures.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Psalms is a collection of songs and poems from ancient Israel, many attributed to King David, used in worship to express devotion and seek God's help during times of trouble. In Psalms 36:6, David poetically describes God's righteousness as immovable like great mountains and His judgments as vast as the ocean depths, reflecting the cultural imagery of nature to convey divine attributes. This verse fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's sovereign care, emphasizing His protection over all creation as seen in the creation accounts and throughout Israel's history.
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