Psalms 92:15
To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
Original Language Analysis
לְ֭הַגִּיד
To shew
H5046
לְ֭הַגִּיד
To shew
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
2 of 8
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָ֑ה
that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צ֝וּרִ֗י
he is my rock
H6697
צ֝וּרִ֗י
he is my rock
Strong's:
H6697
Word #:
5 of 8
properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
וְֽלֹא
H3808
וְֽלֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Psalms 18:2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.Psalms 62:6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.Job 34:10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.Romans 9:14What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.Psalms 145:17The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.Deuteronomy 32:4He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
Historical Context
Israel's testimony about Yahweh's righteousness stood in stark contrast to capricious pagan deities, establishing ethical monotheism as central to biblical faith.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your life 'show forth' God's righteousness to those around you?
- In what specific ways have you experienced God as your 'rock'—unchanging and reliable when everything else shifts?
Analysis & Commentary
The psalm concludes with testimony ('show forth') about God's character. Declaring God's uprightness (yashar—straight, right) serves both as praise and proclamation. The emphatic statement 'there is no unrighteousness in him' affirms God's absolute moral perfection. Calling God 'my rock' (tsur) combines personal relationship ('my') with confidence in God's unchanging, reliable nature. This doxological ending demonstrates that mature faith leads to bold declaration of God's character to others.