Psalm 108:2
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 Version
Awake, 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 Bible
Arise, my glory; arise, psaltery and harp: I will arise in the morning early.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Rise up, my glory. Rise up, Psalter and harp. I will arise in early morning.

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 Bible
Awake, 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 1917
Awake, 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 Blessing
1A 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.

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Psalm 108
1. David encourages himself to praise God
5. He prays for God's assistance according to his promise
11. His confidence in God's help














Awake
The Hebrew root for "awake" is "עוּר" (ur), which conveys a sense of stirring or rousing from sleep. In the context of worship, this word suggests a call to action, a spiritual awakening that transcends physical slumber. The psalmist is urging not just himself but the instruments of praise to come alive, symbolizing a readiness to engage in worship. This awakening is not passive; it is an active, intentional preparation to glorify God, reflecting a heart that is eager and expectant.

O harp and lyre!
The harp and lyre were stringed instruments commonly used in ancient Israelite worship. Their mention here signifies the beauty and harmony of worship music, which was integral to the spiritual life of the community. Historically, these instruments were associated with joy and celebration, often used in temple worship and royal courts. The psalmist's call to these instruments underscores the importance of music in expressing the depth of human emotion and devotion to God. It is a reminder that worship involves all aspects of our being, including our creative expressions.

I will awaken
The repetition of the concept of awakening emphasizes the psalmist's personal commitment to initiating praise. The phrase "I will awaken" indicates a deliberate choice to rise and engage in worship, setting an example for others. It reflects a proactive stance in one's spiritual life, where the believer takes responsibility for their own worship and devotion. This personal awakening is a call to be spiritually vigilant and responsive to God's presence.

the dawn
The dawn symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and the light of God's presence dispelling darkness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, dawn was often associated with divine intervention and the renewal of life. By choosing to awaken the dawn, the psalmist is expressing a desire to start the day with praise, acknowledging God's sovereignty from the very first light. This imagery serves as a powerful reminder of the believer's call to seek God early and to let His light guide their path throughout the day. It is an invitation to live in the light of God's truth and grace, embracing each new day as a gift from the Creator.

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


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