Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. New Living Translation Wake up, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. English Standard Version Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! Berean Standard Bible Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. King James Bible Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. New King James Version Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. New American Standard Bible Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! NASB 1995 Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! NASB 1977 Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! Legacy Standard Bible Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! Amplified Bible Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! Christian Standard Bible Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. Holman Christian Standard Bible Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. American Standard Version Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early. Contemporary English Version I will start playing my harps before the sun rises. English Revised Version Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wake up, harp and lyre! I want to wake up at dawn. Good News Translation Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun. International Standard Version Awake, harp and lyre! I will wake up at dawn. Majority Standard Bible Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. NET Bible Awake, O stringed instrument and harp! I will wake up at dawn! New Heart English Bible Wake up, harp and lyre. I will wake up the dawn. Webster's Bible Translation Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. World English Bible Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAwake, stringed instrument and harp, "" I awake the dawn. Young's Literal Translation Awake, psaltery and harp, I awake the dawn. Smith's Literal Translation Awake, lyre and harp: I will awake early. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleArise, my glory; arise, psaltery and harp: I will arise in the morning early. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Awake, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn. New Revised Standard Version Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAwake, my harp; awake, psaltery and harp; I myself will awake early. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Awake, my harp, awake, psaltery and harp, and I shall awake in the morning. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Awake, psaltery and harp; I will awake the dawn. Brenton Septuagint Translation Awake, psaltery and harp; I will awake early. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Kingdom Blessing1A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. 2Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. 3I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.… Cross References Psalm 57:7-9 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. / Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. / I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. Psalm 30:12 that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. Psalm 92:1-2 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope. Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. Psalm 34:1 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. Psalm 71:22-23 So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. / When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. Psalm 138:1 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. Psalm 145:2 Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. 1 Chronicles 16:9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Isaiah 26:9 My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Treasury of Scripture Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. awake Psalm 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 81:2 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery. I myself Psalm 57:8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Psalm 103:22 Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul. Jump to Previous Awake Awaken Awaking Corded Dawn Early Harp Instruments Lyre Psaltery Right Song Sounds WakeJump to Next Awake Awaken Awaking Corded Dawn Early Harp Instruments Lyre Psaltery Right Song Sounds WakePsalm 108 1. David encourages himself to praise God5. He prays for God's assistance according to his promise 11. His confidence in God's help Awake, O harp and lyre! This phrase calls for the use of musical instruments in worship, reflecting the rich tradition of music in ancient Israelite culture. Harps and lyres were common instruments used in temple worship and personal devotion. The call to "awake" suggests a readiness and eagerness to praise God, emphasizing the importance of music in expressing devotion and stirring the soul. This aligns with other Psalms that highlight the use of instruments in worship, such as Psalm 150. The use of instruments can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate source of joy and praise, fulfilling the role of the true worship leader. I will awaken the dawn. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 108, King David, is known for his musical talent and deep devotion to God. He often used music as a form of worship and communication with God. 2. Harp and Lyre These are musical instruments commonly used in ancient Israelite worship. They symbolize praise and the joyful expression of worship. 3. Dawn Represents the beginning of a new day, symbolizing renewal, hope, and the opportunity to praise God from the very start of the day. Teaching Points The Importance of Worship in Daily LifeBegin each day with praise and worship, setting a tone of gratitude and focus on God. Using Talents for God's Glory Like David, use your God-given talents, whether musical or otherwise, to honor and glorify God. Renewal and Hope with Each New Day Embrace each morning as a fresh start, an opportunity to renew your commitment to God and His purposes. Intentionality in Worship Be intentional about your worship practices, whether through music, prayer, or other forms of devotion, ensuring they are heartfelt and sincere. Community in Worship Engage in communal worship, recognizing the power of collective praise and the encouragement it brings to the body of Christ.Verse 2. - Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Psalm 57. has, "Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp," which is intelligible and forcible. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Awake,ע֭וּרָֽה (‘ū·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake O harp הַנֵּ֥בֶל (han·nê·ḇel) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre and lyre! וְכִנּ֗וֹר (wə·ḵin·nō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3658: A harp I will awaken אָעִ֥ירָה (’ā·‘î·rāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake the dawn. שָּֽׁחַר׃ (šā·ḥar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7837: Dawn Links Psalm 108:2 NIVPsalm 108:2 NLT Psalm 108:2 ESV Psalm 108:2 NASB Psalm 108:2 KJV Psalm 108:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 108:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 108:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 108:2 French Bible Psalm 108:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 108:2 Wake up harp and lyre! (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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