What does Psalm 92:3 mean?
ESV: to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre.
NIV: to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.
NASB: With the ten-stringed lute and with the harp, With resounding music on the lyre.
CSB: with a ten-stringed harp and the music of a lyre.
NLT: accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp, and the melody of a lyre.
KJV: Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.
NKJV: On an instrument of ten strings, On the lute, And on the harp, With harmonious sound.
Verse Commentary:
Verse Context:
Psalm 92:1–4 calls for gratitude and praise. The Lord should be worshipped with music as a response to His steadfast love and faithfulness. Looking back on God's amazing works on behalf of His people leads the psalmist to celebration. These ideas reflect the trusting, "resting" attitude of a proper Sabbath day.
Chapter Summary:
God is entirely loving, faithful, sovereign, powerful, and wise. Those who oppose Him may seem to grow quickly, but their doom will be eternal. Those who honor the Lord will one day see their enemies defeated, knowing that all wisdom begins with trusting in the Lord's control over all things.
Chapter Context:
The indication that this is "a song for the Sabbath" is not clearly defined. Unlike some psalms which explore doubt and frustration (Psalm 13; 73; 74), this song expresses perfect confidence in the Lord. This makes psalm 92 a counterbalance of Psalm 88, which expresses only angst without giving resolution. God's deeds and truths are evidence of His power, and those who do evil will surely face His wrath (Psalm 73:15–18).
Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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