Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. New Living Translation accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp, and the melody of a lyre. English Standard Version to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. Berean Standard Bible with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. King James Bible Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. New King James Version On an instrument of ten strings, On the lute, And on the harp, With harmonious sound. New American Standard Bible With the ten-stringed lute and with the harp, With resounding music on the lyre. NASB 1995 With the ten-stringed lute and with the harp, With resounding music upon the lyre. NASB 1977 With the ten-stringed lute, and with the harp; With resounding music upon the lyre. Legacy Standard Bible With the ten-stringed lute and with the harp, With resounding music upon the lyre. Amplified Bible With an instrument of ten strings and with the harp, With a solemn sound on the lyre. Christian Standard Bible with a ten-stringed harp and the music of a lyre. Holman Christian Standard Bible with a ten-stringed harp and the music of a lyre. American Standard Version With an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery; With a solemn sound upon the harp. Contemporary English Version I enjoy praising your name to the music of harps, English Revised Version With an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery; with a solemn sound upon the harp. GOD'S WORD® Translation on a ten-stringed instrument and a harp and with a melody on a lyre. Good News Translation with the music of stringed instruments and with melody on the harp. International Standard Version accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lyre, and the contemplative sound of a harp. Majority Standard Bible with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. NET Bible to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument and a lyre, to the accompaniment of the meditative tone of the harp. New Heart English Bible with the ten-stringed lute, with the harp, and with the melody of the lyre. Webster's Bible Translation Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. World English Bible with the ten-stringed lute, with the harp, and with the melody of the lyre. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOn ten strings and on stringed instrument, "" On higgaion, with harp. Young's Literal Translation On ten strings and on psaltery, On higgaion, with harp. Smith's Literal Translation Upon a ten stringed instrument, and upon the lyre; with the murmurs upon the harp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUpon an instrument of ten strings, upon the psaltery: with a canticle upon the harp. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible With the ten-stringed harp, with melody upon the lyre. New Revised Standard Version to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will play upon an instrument of ten strings and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall play on the harp of ten strings and I shall play on the psaltery OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917With an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery; With a solemn sound upon the harp. Brenton Septuagint Translation on a psaltery of ten strings, with a song on the harp. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context How Great Are Your Works…2to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night 3with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. 4For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 13:8 David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud Psalm 33:2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. Psalm 144:9 I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— Psalm 150:3-5 Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. 1 Samuel 10:5 After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. 2 Samuel 6:5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals. Isaiah 38:20 The LORD will save me; we will play songs on stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the house of the LORD. Amos 6:5 You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments. Revelation 5:8 When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Revelation 14:2 And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, 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. 1 Corinthians 14:7 Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct? Hebrews 2:12 He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.” Treasury of Scripture On an instrument of ten strings, and on the psaltery; on the harp with a solemn sound. instrument Psalm 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Psalm 57:8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Psalm 68:25 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels. the harp. Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Jump to Previous Harp Higgaion Instrument Lute Melody Music Psaltery Quiet Resounding Solemn Sound Strings Ten Ten-StringedJump to Next Harp Higgaion Instrument Lute Melody Music Psaltery Quiet Resounding Solemn Sound Strings Ten Ten-StringedPsalm 92 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God4. For his great works 6. For his judgments on the wicked 10. And for his goodness to the godly. with the ten-stringed harp The ten-stringed harp, or "nevel" in Hebrew, was a common instrument in ancient Israel used in worship and praise. It is mentioned in several Psalms (e.g., Psalm 33:2, 144:9) and was likely similar to a lyre or a small harp. The number ten may symbolize completeness or perfection, reflecting the fullness of praise offered to God. The use of stringed instruments in worship highlights the importance of music in the spiritual life of Israel, serving as a means to express joy, gratitude, and reverence. The harp's inclusion in temple worship (1 Chronicles 25:1-6) underscores its role in leading the congregation in praise. and the melody of the lyre Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 92, traditionally attributed to David, who is expressing praise and worship to God. 2. Temple Worship The context of this Psalm is likely related to temple worship, where music played a significant role in the liturgical practices of ancient Israel. 3. Musical Instruments The ten-stringed harp and the lyre are mentioned, highlighting the importance of music in worship. Teaching Points The Role of Music in WorshipMusic is a powerful tool for expressing worship and adoration to God. It engages the heart and mind, allowing believers to connect deeply with the divine. Instruments as Tools for Praise The mention of specific instruments like the harp and lyre underscores the value of using our talents and resources to glorify God. Each instrument adds a unique voice to the symphony of worship. Worship as a Daily Practice While the Psalm is set in the context of temple worship, it encourages believers to incorporate worship into their daily lives, using whatever means available to praise God. Unity in Worship Music has the power to unite believers, transcending differences and bringing people together in a shared expression of faith.(3) Ten strings.--See Note, Psalm 33:2. Upon the harp with a solemn sound.--Rather, with music of the harp. For the Hebrew word, see Note, Psalm 9:16. Verse 3. - Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery. Some think that only one instrument is intended here, and translate, "Upon an instrument of ten strings, even upon the psaltery" (or, "the lute"). (On the character of the psaltery, see the comment on Psalm 33:2.) Upon the harp with a solemn sound. The reference is clearly to the public service of the temple, since in the private devotions of the faithful instruments were not likely to be used.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew withעֲֽלֵי־ (‘ălê-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the ten-stringed עָ֭שׂוֹר (‘ā·śō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6218: Ten, by abbreviated form ten strings, a decachord harp נָ֑בֶל (nā·ḇel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre and the melody הִגָּי֣וֹן (hig·gā·yō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1902: A murmuring sound, a musical notation, a machination of the lyre. בְּכִנּֽוֹר׃ (bə·ḵin·nō·wr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3658: A harp Links Psalm 92:3 NIVPsalm 92:3 NLT Psalm 92:3 ESV Psalm 92:3 NASB Psalm 92:3 KJV Psalm 92:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 92:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 92:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 92:3 French Bible Psalm 92:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 92:3 With the ten-stringed lute with the harp (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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