Psalms 36:6 nasb — Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and bea…

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"Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and beast."

— Psalms 36:6, NASB

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Psalms 36 — Context

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The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

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He plans wickedness upon his bed; He sets himself on a path that is not good; He does not despise evil.

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Your lovingkindness, O LORD, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

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Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.

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How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

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They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; And You give them to drink of the river of Your delights.

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For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.

Psalms 36:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 36:6 say?
Psalms 36:6 in the NASB reads: “Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.”
Where is Psalms 36:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 36:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 36, verse 6.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 36:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 36:6 in?
Psalms 36:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 36:6?
Psalms 36:6 reads (NASB): “Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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