Psalms 92:1
Psalms 92:1 in Multiple Translations
It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High;
It is a good thing to give praise to the Lord, and to make melody to your name, O Most High;
How good it is to thank the Lord, to sing praises to you, Most High,
A Psalme or song for the Sabbath day. It is a good thing to praise the Lord, and to sing vnto thy Name, O most High,
A Psalm. — A Song for the sabbath-day. Good to give thanks to Jehovah, And to sing praises to Thy name, O Most High,
It is a good thing to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, Most High,
A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to thy name, O Most High.
The Lord hath reigned, he is clothed with beauty: the Lord is clothed with strength, and hath girded himself. For he hath established the world which shall not be moved.
Yahweh, it is good for people to thank you and to sing to praise you [MTY] who are greater than any other god.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 92:1
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Psalms 92:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִזְמ֥וֹר
שִׁ֗יר
לְ/י֣וֹם
הַ/שַּׁבָּֽת
מִזְמ֥וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
melody
N-ms
שִׁ֗יר
shîyr
H7892
song
N-cs
לְ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שַּׁבָּֽת
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 92:1
מִזְמ֥וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
"melody"
N-ms
This word refers to a melody or song, often with instrumental music. In the Bible, it is used to describe a psalm or poem set to notes. The KJV translates it as psalm.
Definition: melody, psalm
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: psalm. See also: Psalms 3:1; Psalms 63:1; Psalms 4:1.
שִׁ֗יר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
לְ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/שַּׁבָּֽת
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 92:1
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- Context
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- Psalms 92:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 92:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 92:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
- Sermons on Psalms 92:1
Context — How Great Are Your Works!
1It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
2to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night 3with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 147:1 | Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! |
| 2 | Psalms 107:1 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 3 | Ephesians 5:19 | Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, |
| 4 | Psalms 107:21–22 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. |
| 5 | Psalms 135:3 | Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. |
| 6 | Psalms 33:1 | Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. |
| 7 | Psalms 73:28 | But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works. |
| 8 | Psalms 107:8 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. |
| 9 | Daniel 5:18 | As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. |
| 10 | Daniel 4:34–37 | But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” At the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me. Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
Psalms 92:1 Summary
This verse tells us that it's good to praise the Lord and sing praises to His name, because He is the Most High God. Praise is a way to show God how much we love and appreciate Him, and it can bring us joy and happiness, as we see in Psalms 100:1-2. By praising God, we acknowledge His power and authority in our lives, and we can trust in His loving devotion and faithfulness, as mentioned in Psalms 92:2. Singing praises to God's name is a way to worship Him and express our gratitude for all He has done for us, and it can be a powerful way to connect with Him and feel His presence, as seen in Ephesians 5:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it good to praise the Lord?
Praising the Lord is good because it acknowledges His sovereignty and majesty, as seen in Psalms 92:1, and it also brings joy and fulfillment to the one praising, as mentioned in Psalms 100:1-2 and Psalm 16:11.
What does it mean to sing praises to God's name?
Singing praises to God's name means to worship and honor Him, using music as a form of expression, as seen in Psalms 92:1 and Ephesians 5:19, where we are encouraged to sing psalms and hymns to the Lord.
Who is the Most High mentioned in this verse?
The Most High is a title for God, emphasizing His supreme power and authority, as seen in Psalms 92:1 and Genesis 14:18-22, where Melchizedek blesses Abram in the name of the Most High God.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by making praise and worship a regular part of our daily routine, whether through singing, prayer, or simply expressing gratitude to God, as encouraged in Psalms 92:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can praise the Lord in my daily life, and how can I make it a consistent habit?
- How does singing praises to God's name affect my relationship with Him, and what are some ways I can use music to worship Him?
- What does it mean to acknowledge God as the Most High, and how does this impact my perspective on life and its challenges?
- In what ways can I proclaim God's loving devotion and faithfulness to others, and how can I be a witness of His goodness?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 92:1
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: Psalms 92:1-15.-Introduction; the privilege of praising Yahweh early and late for His works (Psalms
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
Psalms 92 To be sung upon the weekly sabbath; to which the matter of this Psalm very well agrees. For it celebrates the works of God, both that first and great work of creation, and that succeeding and no less wonderful work of his providence, by which he upholds and governs all his creatures, and especially that by which he ruleth all sorts of men, both good and bad, and that by which he preserveth and manageth his church and people. The prophet exhorteth to praise God, , for his great works, ,5. His judgments on the wicked, . Gracious promises to the righteous, . They shall be fruitful, . It is a good work, and a just debt to God.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
Psalms 92:1 « A Psalm [or] Song for the sabbath day. » [It is a] good [thing] to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day] The sabbath in the Hebrew hath its name from resting ( שׁαϊ), and is near allied to two other words, the first whereof signifieth to sit still ( ιשׁα), and the second to worship and give praise ( שׁαϊ). On this day they met for works of piety (as sacrificing, reading and expounding the Scriptures, praying, singing, as here, &c.) and of mercy, Matthew 12:2-8; Matthew 12:11-12. And this psalm, treating of God’ s great works, was purposely set for a canon of sanctifying that day called by the Jews the queen of days; in praise whereof, before and after meat, they daily say certain verses. Ver. 1. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord] And the sabbath day is a good time to do it in; for then (as Kimchi here noteth) men are at leisure and liberty to do it most solemnly; the better day the better deed. And to sing praises unto thy name] The psalmist commends it, and presently sets upon the doing of it. So Psalms 122:6-7, he no sooner bids pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but himself prays, "Peace be within thy walls," &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
PSALM XCII The psalmist shows the duty and advantage of praising God, 1-3; speaks of the grandeur of God's works, 4-6; the fall of the wicked, 7-9; the happiness of the righteous, 10-14; and all this founded on the perfections of God. NOTES ON PSALM XCII The title, A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath, gives no information concerning the time, occasion, or author. The Chaldee, has "Praise, and a song which the first man spoke concerning the Sabbath:" but this is an idle conceit; and, though entertained by some rabbins, has been followed by none of the Versions. Calmet supposes the Psalm to have been composed by some of the Levites during or near the close of the Babylonish captivity, acknowledging the mercy of God, and foreseeing the desolation of their enemies, and their own return to Jerusalem, and their temple service. Verse 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.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:1
1–3. Introduction: the joy and seemliness of praise and thanksgiving.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:1
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord - literally, “Good is it to give thanks unto Jehovah.” That is, the act is appropriate; the effect is good.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 92:1
1. Good… give thanks—The word “good,” in Hebrew, is of broad significance—good in all times and on all occasions. Such is the exercise of praise to God.
Sermons on Psalms 92:1
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A Foolish Time Demands an Answer by Carter Conlon | Carter Conlon emphasizes that we are living in a foolish time that demands a response from Christians. He highlights the increasing immorality and mockery of morality in society, u |
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Keys to Spiritual Growth - Part 4 by John MacArthur | This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth by focusing on glorifying God through praise, fruitfulness, trust, and thanksgiving. It highlights the transformation that |
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(The Royal Psalms) Part 1 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the kingship of Christ as the foundation for our faith. He emphasizes that every person must begin with the ba |
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The Lord Render to Every Man by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in the Christian walk, using examples from the Bible to illustrate the need for trust in God's plans and the avoidance of jeal |
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The Happy Man 03 Righteousness-Palm Tree by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a harmonious relationship between our physical bodies and the indwelling Holy Spirit. When we yield ourselves to th |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 20 Psalm 92 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 92, emphasizing its significance as a song for the Sabbath, a day dedicated to rest and worship. He explains that giving thanks and singing praises to |
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Waiting in Holy Solemnity by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler shares personal experiences of how the Lord communicates with him through songs and signals, preparing him for moments of prayer and intercession. He emphasizes the |