Psalms 92:1
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
Original Language Analysis
ט֗וֹב
It is a good
H2896
ט֗וֹב
It is a good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 6
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
לְהֹד֥וֹת
thing to give thanks
H3034
לְהֹד֥וֹת
thing to give thanks
Strong's:
H3034
Word #:
2 of 6
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
לַיהוָ֑ה
unto the LORD
H3068
לַיהוָ֑ה
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 6
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וּלְזַמֵּ֖ר
and to sing praises
H2167
וּלְזַמֵּ֖ר
and to sing praises
Strong's:
H2167
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e., play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in so
Cross References
Psalms 147:1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.Psalms 107:1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.Psalms 135:3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.Ephesians 5:19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.Psalms 33:1Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Psalms 107:8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!Psalms 92:8But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore.Psalms 52:9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
Historical Context
Titled as 'A Psalm for the Sabbath day,' this was likely sung in temple worship during Sabbath services. The Sabbath rest provided opportunity for extended meditation on God's works and character.
Questions for Reflection
- How does beginning your day with thanksgiving to God change your perspective on daily circumstances?
- In what ways can you make praise a 'good thing' rather than a mere duty in your spiritual life?
Analysis & Commentary
This Sabbath psalm opens with the Hebrew 'tov' (good/pleasant), emphasizing that thanksgiving and praise are not merely obligations but spiritually beneficial acts. The connection between thanksgiving to Yahweh and musical praise establishes worship as both vertical (God-directed) and holistic (engaging mind and voice). Reformed theology sees grateful praise as the proper response to God's grace, flowing from recognition of His sovereignty.