Psalm 36:7

Translations

Modern

How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

Traditional

How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

Literal

How precious is Your loving devotion, O God! Even the sons of man take refuge under the shadow of Your wings.

Latin

…quemadmodum multiplicasti misericordiam tuam, Deus. Filii autem hominum in tegmine alarum tuarum sperabunt.

Original

Hebrew

English

How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

Notes

Psalms 36:7–8

God invites everyone to a feast in his house (compare Proverbs 9:1–6).

Psalms 36:6–9

All creatures live by God's grace (1 Timothy 4:10).

Psalms 36:5–9

As the source of wisdom, the Lord is reliable and incomparable. His faithful care extends to all parts of the created order.

Psalms 36:1–12

This lament contrasts the foolish world made by the wicked with the wise world created and maintained by the Lord. The wicked care only about themselves, while the Lord cares for all creation. He will step in to bring justice to his world. The righteous will enjoy his protection, but the wicked will die.

Theme notes and profiles

David Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 86:5
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
Ruth 2:12
May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”
Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
1 John 4:9–10
This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.
Psalm 139:17
How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum!
Psalm 17:8
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Psalm 31:19
How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!
Exodus 34:6
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Psalm 86:15
But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
Psalm 63:7
For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.

Glossary

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Topics

Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Figures Faith: General Scriptures Concerning God: Goodness of God: Providence of The Loving-Kindness of God: Excellent Trust: Encouragements to The Loving-Kindness of God

Psalm 36:7

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