55:9 for just as the sky 1 is higher than the earth,
so my deeds 2 are superior to 3 your deeds
and my plans 4 superior to your plans.
1 tn Or “the heavens.” The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heavens” or “sky” depending on the context.
2 tn Heb “ways” (so many English versions).
3 tn Heb “are higher than.”
4 tn Or “thoughts” (so many English versions).