Psalms 57:10 Meaning and Explanation
“For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 57:10
A cosmic affirmation of God's boundless mercy and truth.
What Does Psalms 57:10 Mean?
The psalmist measures God's attributes by cosmic scale: mercy reaching to the heavens, truth stretching to the clouds. This is not metaphorical exaggeration but a reflection that God's character transcends human measure and limitation, operating at a scale beyond what mortals can fully comprehend.
The 'for' at the beginning ties this affirmation back to the previous statement of public praise. The psalmist can praise openly among nations because God's mercy and truth are so vast and reliable that they dwarf any earthly threat or opposition.
Psalms 57:10 in the Original Language
rachamim (רַחֲמִים), 'mercy'—rooted in the word for womb or compassion, conveying a deep, maternal quality of care and protection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 57:10
What does Psalms 57:10 mean?
God's mercy and truth extend boundlessly across the entire created order.
What is the context of Psalms 57:10?
A cosmic affirmation of God's boundless mercy and truth.