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Psalms 92:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 92:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “With an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery; With a solemn sound upon the harp.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

With an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery; With a solemn sound upon the harp.
Psalms 92:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 92

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High;
2To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, And thy faithfulness every night,
3With an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery; With a solemn sound upon the harp.
4For thou, Jehovah, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
5How great are thy works, O Jehovah! Thy thoughts are very deep.
6A brutish man knoweth not; Neither doth a fool understand this:
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Upon an instrument of ten strings - The general idea in this verse is, that instruments “of all kinds” are to be employed in celebrating the praises of God. On the instrument here referred to, see the notes at Psalms 33:2. And upon the psaltery - Or “lyre.” See the notes at Isaiah 5:12. The word is there translated viol. Upon the harp with a solemn sound - Margin, upon the solemn sound with the harp.” Prof. Alexander renders this, “On meditation with a harp.” On the word rendered “harp,” see the notes at Isaiah 5:12. The Hebrew word rendered “solemn sound” is הגיון higgâyôn which means properly “murmur;” then, the sound of a harp; and then, meditation. See the notes at Psalms 9:16. Here…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“instrument: Psa 33:2, Psa 57:8, Psa 68:25, Psa 81:2, Psa 81:3, Psa 149:3, Psa 150:3-5; Ch1 15:16, Ch1 25:6; Ch2 23:5; Ch2 29:25 the harp: etc. or, the solemn sound with the harp a solemn sound: Heb. Higgaion, Psa 9:16 Psalms 92:4”
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