Bible Strands
Psalms 36:7
How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, framing human refuge within the immediate context of divine preservation for all living creatures.
The words — The Hebrew terms יָקָר (yaqar) and צֵל כְּנָפֶיךָ (tsel kenapayka) translate literally to "precious" and "shadow of your wings," anchoring the verse's claim about the value and proximity of divine covenant loyalty.
The thread — The image of taking shelter under divine wings appears in Ruth 2:12 and Psalms 91:4, while the description of God as rich in covenant loyalty parallels Psalms 86:5.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge the high value of God's steadfast love and to actively seek protection in His presence rather than relying on independent security.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Cross-references
- Psalms 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.”
- Psalms 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 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.
- Psalms 17:8 Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
- Psalms 139:17 How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum!
- Psalms 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,
- Psalms 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.