Psalms 92:3

"with the ten-stringed lute, with the harp, and with the melody of the lyre."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 92:3, the psalmist describes the musical accompaniment for a song of praise to God using a ten-stringed lute, harp, and the melody from a lyre. For the original audience, this vivid imagery would have evoked a grand and elaborate worship setting, highlighting the use of multiple instruments typical in Temple worship to underscore the importance and joy of the occasion.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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 atPsalms 33:2. And upon the psaltery -Or “lyre.” See the notes atIsaiah 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 atIsaiah 5:12. The Hebrew word rendered “solemn sound” isהגיוןhiggâyônwhich means properly “murmur;” then, the sound of a harp; and then, meditation. See the notes atPsalms 9:16.

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