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Psalms 108:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 108:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thy lovingkindness is great above the heavens; And thy truth [reacheth] unto the skies.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thy lovingkindness is great above the heavens; And thy truth [reacheth] unto the skies.
Psalms 108:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 108

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1My heart is fixed, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.
2Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.
3I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the peoples; And I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
4For thy lovingkindness is great above the heavens; And thy truth [reacheth] unto the skies.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.
6That thy beloved may be delivered, Save with thy right hand, and answer us.
7God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult; I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For thy mercy is great above the heavens, etc.]. It is in (<195710>Psalm 57:10), “thy mercy is great unto the heavens”.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For thy mercy ... - This is taken from Psalms 57:10. The only change is in the expression “above the heavens,” instead of “unto the heavens.” The sense is essentially the same. The particular idea here, if it differs at all from the expression in Psalms 57:1-11, is, that the mercy of God seems to “descend” from heaven upon man, or “comes down” from on high. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thy mercy: Psa 36:5, Psa 85:10, Psa 89:2, Psa 89:5, Psa 103:11; Isa 55:9; Mic 7:18-20; Eph 2:4-7 clouds: or, skies Psalms 108:5”
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