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
This psalm was written by David during Israel's monarchy, likely reflecting on God's character in contrast to human wickedness. The imagery of mountains and depths would have been particularly meaningful to people in the ancient Middle East, where mountains represented permanence and strength, while the 'great deep' referenced the mysterious, unfathomable ocean depths that symbolized God's infinite wisdom.
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