Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. And may every sabbath, while it shows forth the Divine faithfulness, find our souls resting more and more upon the Lord our righteousness. Tehillim - Psalms - Chapter 92 « Previous Chapter 91. Why, it shows that God has kept his promise. Remove not from the wood of Christ’s cross; and thou shalt not sink: hold thyself fast to Christ.” (Augustine, cited in Spurgeon). All the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. How great are Your works: Having brought up the idea of God’s works in the previous lines, the psalmist now declares how great those works are. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. PSALM 92 OVERVIEW. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Psalm 8 Commentary: Structure Body of Psalm … This psalm is titled A Psalm. i. For You, LORD: The emphasis is on God’s personal work. 90 Lord, you have been our u dwelling place 1. in all generations. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. The Jews called that day the Sabbath, the 7 th day. He bows in trustful adoration before the greatness of the works and the unsearchable depth of the purpose of God which directs the works.” (Maclaren), iii. It’s very hard for some people to accept that God knows more than they do, and it can be even more difficult to really live as if that is true. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. We aren't certain of the time and circumstances of its writing. Commentary on Psalms 94 Next Chapter → ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources ← Back to all Commentaries. As He … By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The psalm is described in the superscription as "A Song for the Sabbath day," the only psalm designated this way in the Psalter. Let us seek for ourselves the salvation and grace of the gospel, that being daily anointed by the Holy Spirit, we may behold and share the Redeemer's glory. Even if bedridden, … There may be the additional thought of preparing a ‘living sacrifice’, since the verb is used elsewhere not for anointing but for moistening the meal-offering with oil before presenting it at the altar (Exod. He has promised that he will never leave them nor forsake them. But You, LORD, are on high forevermore. A song of praise for the Sabbath. Praise that is rooted in this ground will be lively and flourishing. i. (1-6) The wicked shall perish, but God's people shall be exalted. In the end, God is determined to destroy those who make themselves His enemies. (Psalm 92:1) can come as a much-needed shock to the system. The senseless man doesn’t understand the greatness of God as described in verse 5. My horn You have exalted like a wild ox: The horn was a symbol of strength and might. The wicked should understand that this world provides the best they will ever experience, and the righteous should know that this world provides the worst they will experience. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Email. For behold, Your enemies, O LORD, If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Job struggled … Praise is the business of the sabbath. Have made me glad through Your work: Sometimes God’s servants grumble about His works and ways. i. “The imagery of ‘horn’ also evokes the metaphor of ‘oil,’ as oil was poured from a horn (cf. Psalms 92:1. c. Those who are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God: God’s house, the place of His presence, is the place where believers are both planted and where they continually live and flourish. There you see it. b. Psalm ist ein Psalm aus dem vierten Buch des Psalters.Nach der griechischen Zählung, die von Septuaginta und Vulgata verwendet wird, stellt er den 91. The psalmist wrote it to assure Israel that Yahweh would keep them safe through all trials IF they put their trust in him When the wicked spring up like grass: The psalmist saw many times when the wicked seemed to prosper. The brutish man, who never attempts to see God in his works.” (Clarke), iii. NASB E-Prime R.S.V. Psalms 92. (1-6) The wicked shall perish, but God's people shall be exalted. c. A senseless man does not know: The senseless and the fool don’t understand that God is infinitely smarter and greater than they are. Chapter 92. “Little do they think that they are suffered to prosper that like beasts they may be fitter for slaughter. i. c. My eye has also seen my desire on my enemies: The psalmist had the additional blessing of seeing his triumph over his enemies. It is a privilege that we are admitted to praise the Lord, and hope to be accepted in the morning, and every night; not only on sabbath days, but every day; not only in public, but in private, and in our families. Sometimes, when we are very heavy in spirit, if we would take care not to defraud the Lord of the revenue of praise that is due unto … It is that they may be destroyed forever. Nor does he understand the coming judgment (despite present prosperity) described in verse 7. ii. God’s knowledge is not only broad, touching absolutely everything; it is also very deep, knowing all things about everything. The former grace and strength will not suffice; old texts must be rejuvenated and reminted; old vows must be re-spoken; the infilling of the Holy Spirit must be as vivid, and may be as definite, as at the first.” (Meyer), ii. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. They shall be fresh and flourishing, Psalm 92:5 The last days of the saints are sometimes their best days, and their last work their best work: perseverance is sure evidence of sincerity. Commentary on Psalm 92:1-6 (Read Psalm 92:1-6) It is a privilege that we are admitted to praise the Lord, and hope to be accepted in the morning, and every night; not only on sabbath days, but every day; not only in public, but in private, and in our families. The subject is the praise of God; praise is Sabbatic work, the joyful occupation of resting hearts. “When their natural strength decayeth, it shall be renewed; their last days shall be their best days, wherein as they shall grow in grace, so they shall increase in comfort and blessedness.” (Meyer), iv. “The psalmist, by this demonstrative particle ‘lo,’ [behold] points to it as it were with the finger, as a thing most evident and undoubted.” (Trapp), ii. 3 It is good to play for you on the ten-stringed instrument and lyre. i. Book Notes Barnes' Book Notes Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Book Notes Robertson's Book Notes (NT) Commentaries Adam Clarke Barnes' Notes Forerunner Commentary Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) … KJV Psalm 9:13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: 14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. This admirable composition is both a Psalm and a Song, full of equal measures of solemnity and joy; and it was intended to be sung upon the day of rest. It is a groundless opinion of some of the Jewish writers (who are usually free of their conjectures) that this psalm was penned and sung by Adam in innocency, on the first sabbath. The wicked are destroyed (verse 7), but the righteous have their strength exalted. I have been anointed with fresh oil. 49:10; 73:22; Prov 12:1; 30:2) is expressive of animal-like behavior. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. To declare that the LORD is upright; give thanks; sing praises; declare ‒ BDB 616, KB 665, Hiphil; Notice that number 3, "declare," also closes (inclusio) the Psalm at Ps. and to add the soft sounds of the harp to my praise. As He makes us glad, through the works of his providence for us, and of his grace in us, and both through the great work of redemption, let us hence be encouraged. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. In this case, the author is David, and he’s reflecting on nature. A wild ox: The power and ferocity of this animal was proverbial.” (VanGemeren), ii. "The prosperity of the wicked has posed a difficult problem for some. “The favour of God towards man is not to be known by outward prosperity; nor is his disapprobation to be known by the adverse circumstances in which any person may be found. i. c. I will triumph in the works of Your hands: The focus is entirely on God, and not on self. There you see it. N.A.S.B. Since a true Sabbath can only be found in God, it is wise to meditate upon him on the Sabbath … “Sometimes, when we meet with believers who are full of grace, full of patience, full of courage, full of zeal, full of love, we say, ‘I can never get where they are.’ Yes, we can, for we shall be anointed with fresh oil, and if we obtain fresh grace there is no place of eminence we cannot reach.” (Spurgeon), iii. Next » Chapter 93. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. With fresh oil: “Each morning bend your heads, ye priests of the Most High, for the fresh anointing for the new ministries that await you. God Most High, it is good to praise your name. But You, LORD, are on high forevermore: In contrast to the wicked who have only temporary prosperity, God is set on high forevermore. If these were well known, the present verse could be a pointed assertion that it is the Lord, not Baal, who will triumph, and that his victory will rid the world of evil, rather than relieve a mere nature-god of his rivals.” (Kidner). We may request cookies to be set on your device. The Jews (people that were born from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their children) had a story that Adam sang this song the day after God made him. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon: The cedar trees of Lebanon were known for their size, strength, durability, beauty, and usefulness. A senseless man: “Ish baar, the human hog – the stupid bear – the boor; the man who is all flesh; in whom spirit or intellect neither seems to work nor exist. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . It isn’t to draw attention to themselves as wonderful people, but to shout out that the LORD is upright. It is inconsistent with the psalm itself, which speaks of the workers of iniquity, when as yet sin had not entered. Praise is the business of the sabbath. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. “I once heard a good Christian man say that he was confessing a fault. My ears hear my desire on the wicked The fatter they are, the fitter for slaughter, and the sooner slain.” (Bogan, cited in Spurgeon). We have encountered this adequate metaphor before. Audio Commentary: Psalm 92 Psalm 92 1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the […] Your thoughts are very deep: First among God’s works, the psalmist spoke of the great intelligence of God. Young's Compare all. Psalm 92. א מִזְמ֥וֹר שִׁ֜֗יר לְי֣וֹם הַשַּׁבָּֽת: A song with musical accompaniment: of the Levites. b. What are things that we can learn from it for today? No author is given for Psalm 92, though some suggest that verses 10-11 may imply that one of the Davidic kings composed it. The introduction is a call to praise the Lord, both morning and evening (verses 1-3). The Good News Bible reads this, "Grow like weeds." Victory is assured for the people of God (Romans 8:37), but sometimes it is only understood by faith and not seen with the natural eye. 2 It is good to talk about your kind love in the morning. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. 1 Sam 16:13).” (VanGemeren). One might say that they are in the presence of the LORD from beginning to end, and they still bear fruit in old age – even as Moses did (Deuteronomy 34:7). And if distant views of the great Deliverer so animated believers of old, how should we abound in love and praise! Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms, chapter 92, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. i. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Other trees, when old, leave off bearing, but in God's trees the strength of grace does not fail with the strength of nature. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. The blessings to come upon the righteous bring the same attributes. Spring up…flourish: “The apparent success of the wicked is as a pleasant slope that leads downward. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. (7-15). Aged believers possess a ripe experience, and by their mellow tempers and sweet testimonies they feed many. When, however, we see the wicked flourish, we may take for granted that their abuse of God’s mercies will cause him to cut them off as cumberers of the ground; and, dying in their sins, they are destroyed for ever.” (Clarke), iii. Psalm. i. Those who are planted in the house of the LORD That just means, the author wrote it to reflect and meditate on something. The way of the psalmist is far better, to be made glad through the work of God. Amplified® Darby K.J.V. “Fresh oil, in such a context, speaks eloquently of a renewed anointing…or consecration, to serve God. “The acts of God are not to be separated from his nature (‘love,’ ‘faithfulness’; cf. i. They grew quickly like grass and seemed to flourish. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Der 92. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. i. Boice suggested a connection to Psalm 8: “By calling him ‘a little lower than the heavenly beings’ rather than ‘a little higher than the beasts,’ it indicates that it is man’s calling to look up to God and become like God, in whose image he is made. Commentary for Psalms 92 . But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Psalm 92: This is one of the few psalms with a liturgical superscription. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, the full terror of the wrath to come!” (Spurgeon), iv. Psalm 92 – The Goodness of Giving Thanks to the LORD. 2 It is good to sing about your love in the morning. Loading... Unsubscribe from REAL Bible Believers? Tweet. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Nothing provides any better picture of wicked men than the grass which flourishes one day and is destroyed the next. 29:40).” (Kidner). a. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 91 CONTEXT: The Septuagint (LXX: Greek version of the Old Testament) attributes this psalm to David, but that remains in question. Nor does a fool understand this. Psalm 92:2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, Psalm 92:3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. We call the person that wrote a psalm the psalmist. In the middle segment, the reader learns which aspect of God’s many works the Psalmist has in mind. Like a palm tree: “When we see a noble palm standing erect, sending all its strength upward in one bold column, and growing amid the dearth and drought of the desert, we have a fine picture of the godly man, who in his uprightness aims alone at the glory of God; and, independent of outward circumstances, is made by divine grace to live and thrive where all things else perish.” (Spurgeon). 92:2 This Psalm begins with three INFINITIVE CONSTRUCTS. The claim here is that the worship of God's people springs forth from the deep gladness brought on by a recognition of God's mighty and manifold works. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: It is good in itself; it is good for those who hear it; but it is especially good for our own hearts to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto the name of the Most High. It is inconsistent with the psalm itself, which speaks of the workers of iniquity, when as yet sin had not entered. Psalm 92:4 For thou LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. A Song for the Sabbath Day. 4:9-11). Your thoughts are very deep: “Verily, my brethren, there is no sea so deep as these thoughts of God, who maketh the wicked flourish, and the good suffer: nothing so profound, nothing so deep: therein every unbelieving soul is wrecked, in that depth, in that profundity. W hat is Psalm 91 all about? The righteous shall flourish: The wicked have their season of flourishing (verse 7), but the righteous shall flourish like the ever-green palm tree. © 2020 Christianity.com. Click on the different category headings to find out more. 92:15. TITLE -- A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath day. A Song for the Sabbath day. Psalm 91 appears to be a psalm in the setting of warfare with threats of an imminent battle that is about to, has or is currently taking place between solders that may be facing impossible odds. Psalm 92 KJV - IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO - Bible Gateway. Verses 12-15 Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Yet he also knew that their prosperity was only the prelude to their destruction (it is that they may be destroyed forever). Though it can be recited any day, it is generally reserved for Shabbat and is also recited during the morning services on festivals. As 2 Corinthians 4:16 indicates, it is possible to be outwardly wasting away, yet inwardly renewed day by day. A Song for the Sabbath. e. He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him: This was the confident, proven experience of the psalmist. And to talk every night about how you do … HINT: Since there are such a large number of resources on this page (>10,000 links) you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 Psalms - Paul Apple (750 pages), Thomas Constable, David Guzik, Bob Utley.For more devotional thoughts consider Spurgeon's The Treasury of David, … Really, we do not know who the person was that wrote Psalm 92. His enemies shall perish and all the wicked shall be scattered. (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – ewm@enduringword.com. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Maybe it was after God had done something … “‘That the Lord is upright.’ Well, how does the fruit-bearing of an aged Christian show that? And when all the workers of iniquity flourish, 92:1-6 It is a privilege that we are admitted to praise the Lord, and hope to be accepted in the morning, and every night; not only on sabbath days, but every day; not only in public, but in private, and in our families. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. and about your faithfulness at night. This is what He Himself has done. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 90 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 90 is the first psalm in Book IV of the psalms (Psalms 90-106). Isa 1:2).” (VanGemeren), iv. He has promised that when they are weak they shall be strong. a. You can check these in your browser security settings. A Psalm. As noted, the praise called for in verses 1-4 is based on the works of God. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. 1 It is good to tell the Lord that he is great, and to make music to your name, Most High God. There you see it.” (Spurgeon). The Psalm 92 (Greek numbering: Psalm 91), known as Mizmor Shir L'yom HaShabbat, is ostensibly dedicated to the Shabbat day. b. CONTENT DISCLAIMER: The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. a. PSALMS RESOURCES Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals. That is a strong and tender pity which without relenting, smites evil, and destroys it.” (Morgan), iii. v. 2), because his “deeds” are expressive of his nature.” (VanGemeren). As an animal shows no perception or analytic ability, so the fool has no common sense (cf. And in particular he’s meditating on man’s place in relation to nature. When the wicked spring up like grass, 1 A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. “The cedar gives us the idea of majesty, stability, durableness, and incorruptibility.” (Clarke). He has promised that if they seek him they shall not lack any good thing. Derek Kidner observed: “This Song for the Sabbath is proof enough, if such were needed, that the Old Testament sabbath was a day not only for rest but for corporate worship (‘a holy convocation,’ … 1 A song with musical accompaniment for the Sabbath day. My eye also has seen my desire on my enemies; Its specific connection with the Sabbath day is not explained, but it probably lies in its picture of the wicked vanquished (verses 4-9), and the righteous exalted (verses 10-15), a harbinger of an eternal Sabbath rest (Heb. i. The triumph is found not in what we do for God, but on what God has done with His own hands. Those enemies of the LORD will be destroyed, and God’s people are called upon to behold this as another of God’s great works. Your thoughts are very deep. I will triumph in the works of Your hands. We call it Saturday. "When the wicked spring as the grass" (Psalms 92:7). 34:7); whose wisdom was mature and his memory invaluably rich.” (Trapp), iii. a. 92. Der 1. For You, LORD, have made me glad through Your work; b. I have been anointed with fresh oil: The anointing with fresh oil brought refreshment and honor: the blessing and power and enabling of God poured out upon the one anointed. “The struggles of faith with unbelief…are ended for this singer. Commentary on Psalms 92 by Matthew Henry Psalm 92 It is a groundless opinion of some of the Jewish writers (who are usually free of their conjectures) that this psalm was penned and sung by Adam in innocency, on the first sabbath. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. It is a groundless opinion of some of the Jewish writers (who are usually free of their conjectures) that this psalm was penned and sung by Adam in innocency, on the first sabbath. Destroyed forever: “Destruction ‘for ever’ is a portion far too terrible for the mind to realise. Psalm 9 Commentary: Petition Verses 13 and 14 and then 19 and 20 then form the part of the psalm where the psalmist gives his petition. For behold, Your enemies shall perish; “It is intended to express an assurance of faith, a humble confidence in the promises of God, that our efforts shall at length be crowned with victory over every thing which reisteth and opposeth itself; and that the day is coming, when we shall view all the enemies of our salvation dead at our feet.” (Horne). Let us give thanks every morning for the mercies of the night, and every night for the mercies of the day; going out, and coming in, let us bless God. All Rights Reserved. Psalm 8 Commentary: Psalm 8 is a reflective or meditative psalm. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. "They shall be destroyed forever" (Psalms 92:7). The quicker the blossoming, the sooner the petals fall.” (Maclaren), ii. O LORD, how great are Your works! It may be done with singing and with instrumental music. The declaration involves. The Story of Psalm 92. He said, ‘I am afraid that the fruit of my old age is peevishness.’ ‘No,’ I said, ‘that is not a fruit of your old age; it is a fruit of your old nature.’ But the fruit of old age, where there is grace in old age, should be patience.” (Spurgeon). Uses Judaism. A senseless man does not know, It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. Planted in the house of the LORD: “It is questionable whether there are trees planted in the courts of the Temple; but the psalmist’s thought is that the righteous will surely be found there, and that it is their native soil, in which rooted, they are permanent.” (Maclaren), ii. It is from his grace, by his word and Spirit, that believers receive all the virtue that keeps them alive, and makes them fruitful. It is inconsistent with the psalm itself, which speaks of the workers of … Vers weist ihn als Psalmlied für den Sabbattag aus. Psalm 92 as a whole The above-mentioned segments that focus on praise and God’s providential care for the righteous are parts of a larger movement that runs throughout the Psalm. Still bear fruit in old age: “It is not the greenness of perpetual youth, but the freshness of age without sterility, like that of Moses whose ‘eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated’ (Deut. Psalms 92. b. As there are many who know not the designs of Providence, nor care to know them, those who through grace do so, have the more reason to be thankful. c. For behold, Your enemies, O LORD: The phrase is repeated for emphasis. He knew from both understanding and life experience that God could be trusted and did all things in goodness. Bible Commentary - Psalm 92:1 REAL Bible Believers. Happy they who can sing this Sabbath Psalm, enjoying the rest which breathes through every verse of it; no fear as to the future can distress them, for their evil days, when the strong man faileth, are the subject of a gracious promise, and therefore they await them with quiet expectancy. It is probable that it was penned by David, and, being calculated for the sabbath day, I. 1 It is good to praise the Lord. a. Kidner on verse 9: “This verse, with its cumulative force, is noticeably similar to certain lines from Ugarit, written some centuries earlier. Psalm dar. How great are Your works: “They are multitudinous, stupendous, and splendid: and thy thoughts – thy designs and counsels, from which, by which, and in reference to which, they have been formed; are very deep – so profound as not to be fathomed by the comprehension of man.” (Clarke), ii. As He makes us glad, through the works of his … Let us give thanks every morning for the mercies of the night, and every night for the mercies of the day; going out, and coming in, let us bless God. “But how doth the regenerate soul exult and triumph, at beholding that ‘work’ of God’s ‘hand’ whereby he hath created all things anew in Christ Jesus!” (Horne). “The word “senseless” (baʿar, v. 6; cf. Who rise up against me. Let us give thanks every morning for the mercies of the night, and every night for the mercies of the day; going out, and coming in, let us bless God. It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to th… Sign In; Psalm 92. Book Four From Everlasting to Everlasting A s Prayer of Moses, the t man of God. i. i. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Shall flourish in the courts of our God. d. To declare that the LORD is upright: This is why the people of God live in a blessed way that gives honor and attention to God (bear fruit). (7-15) 1-6 It is a privilege that we are admitted to praise the Lord, and hope to be accepted in the morning, and every night; not only on sabbath days, but every day; not only in public, but in private, and in our families. He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. “That is a weak and perilous tenderness which permits evil to continue its work of destruction. God sometimes grants prosperity to wicked men in displeasure; yet they flourish but for a moment. The arrangement of the psalms into five books goes back at least to the time when the Hebrew Scriptures were translated into Greek (the Septuagint) approximately 200 B.C. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. You can also change some of your preferences. Commentary on Psalms 92 ← Prior Chapter. 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