Psalm 92:1-4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:1-6

This psalm was appointed to be sung, at least it usually was sung, in the house of the sanctuary on the sabbath day, that day of rest, which was an instituted memorial of the work of creation, of God's rest from that work, and the continuance of it in his providence; for the Father worketh hitherto. Note, 1. The sabbath day must be a day, not only of holy rest, but of holy work, and the rest is in order to the work. 2. The proper work of the sabbath is praising God; every sabbath day must be a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:1

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord ,.... For all mercies, temporal and spiritual; for Christ, and salvation by him; for the Gospel, and for Gospel opportunities and ordinances; for, such days and seasons this psalm was composed for. It is "good" so to do, for it is the will of God that we should in and for every thing give thanks; it is due unto him, and is our reasonable service; it is well pleasing unto God through Christ; it is pleasant work for the saints themselves, and is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:2

To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning ,.... God has shown forth his lovingkindness in Christ, and Christ has shown it in a ministerial way; and saints should show it forth also with their lips, to warm the hearts of one another, and encourage distressed minds; this should be a part, and a considerable one, of their thanksgiving and praise; as it will appear to be, when the objects of it are considered, not angels, but men, and these the worst and vilest; the instances of it in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:3

Upon an instrument of ten strings ,.... An harp of ten strings, as the Targum. The harp invented by Terpander had only seven strings F3 Suidas in voce τερπανδρος . Plin. Nat. Hist. l. 7. c. 56. ; according to Pliny F4 Ibid. ; Simonides added the eighth, and Timotheus the ninth; but this of David was of ten strings: and upon the psaltery ; of which See Gill on Psalm 33:2 , "upon the harp with a solemn sound"; or "upon higgaon with the harp"; which "higgaon", Aben Ezra... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:4

For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work ,.... Either of creation, which work is mentioned in the precept of the sabbath, as an argument for it; and therefore a very proper work to be remembered and observed on that day; or of providence, which in general extends to all men, but especially to them that believe; or of the work of redemption wrought out by Christ, which is cause of great joy and gladness; or of the work of grace upon the soul, which when a man is satisfied of, gives... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:1

It is a good thing to give thanks - This Psalm begins very abruptly. Good to confess unto the Lord. He had been acknowledging God's goodness, and praising him for his mercy; and now he breaks out and tells how good he felt this employment to be. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:2

To show forth thy loving-kindness - חסדך chasdecha , thy abundant mercy, in the morning - that has preserved me throughout the night, and brought me to the beginning of a new day: and thy faithfulness in the night, that has so amply fulfilled the promise of preservation during the course of the day. This verse contains a general plan for morning and evening prayer. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:3

Upon an instrument of ten strings - Eusebius, in his comment on this Psalm, says: Ψαλτηριον δε δεκαχορδον, ἡ του Ἁγιου Πνευματος δια των αισθητηριων πεντε μεν του σωματος, ισαριθμων δε της ψυχης δυναμεων, επιτελουμενη λατρεια· "The Psaltery of ten strings is the worship of the Holy Spirit, performed by means of the five senses of the body, and by the five powers of the soul." And, to confirm this interpretation, he quotes the apostle, 1 Corinthians 14:15 ; : "I will pray with the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:4

For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work - I am delighted with thy conduct towards me; with the work of thy providence, the works of thy grace, and thy works of creation. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:1

Verse 1 1It is good to give thanks unto Jehovah. There is no reason to doubt that the Jews were in the habit of singing this psalm, as the inscription bears, upon the Sabbath-day, and it is apparent, from different passages, that other psalms were applied to this use. As the words may be read literally in the Hebrew, it is good for giving thanks unto the Lord, some interpreters, founding upon the letter ל, lamed, prefixed to the verb, understand the Psalmist to mean that it was good to have a... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:1

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