What does Psalm 57:10 mean?

In this psalm, David has asked for God's rescue, and confidently expected it will occur (Psalm 57:1–4). This inspired a series of comments about David's deep faith in the Lord (Psalm 57:7–9). Here, he adds two more motives for praising God. The phrasing here is much like that of Psalm 36:5, also written by David.

The first character trait for which David praises God in this verse is "steadfast love." The Hebrew term is checed, referring to God's enduring, patient love and care for His people. Some translations represent this as "mercy," or "lovingkindness," or "faithful love." The second character trait involves the root word 'emet, which most literally means "truth" but can also imply constancy or devotion. These attributes are said to exist "to" the clouds and heavens. Just as the modern English expression "sky high" implies something abnormally large, David indicates that God's merciful consistency towards His people is beyond measure.

Scripture makes great effort to explain the intensity of God's kind love for humanity. The Lord's love embraces the whole world and is why He provided His Son as the Savior (John 3:16). His love is undeserved. "God shows his love for us in that we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Nothing can separate believers from His love (Romans 8:38–39). His love is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3). His love embodies all the noble qualities listed in 1 Corinthians 13. His love has given believers the privilege of being called His children (1 John 3:1). God's faithfulness is great (Lamentations 3:23). His faithfulness provides for every need (Matthew 6:33). His faithfulness provides a way of escape from temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). His faithfulness provides forgiveness when believers confess their sins (1 John 1:9). His faithfulness endures to all generations (Psalm 119:90).