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Psalms 92

1 A Psalm, a Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • A Psalm H4210 (מִזְמוֹר) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
  • Song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
  • for the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
  • day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • good H2896 (טוֹב) — 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 or good t…
  • to give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • and to sing praises H2167 (זָמַר) — 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 song and musi…
  • unto thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • O most High H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme

2 To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, And thy faithfulness every night,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To shew forth H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
  • thy lovingkindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
  • in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
  • and thy faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
  • every night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity

3 With an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery; With a solemn sound upon the harp.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Upon an instrument of ten strings H6218 (עָשׂוֹר) — ten; by abbreviated form ten strings, and so a decachord
  • and upon the psaltery H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
  • upon the harp H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
  • with a solemn sound H1902 (הִגָּיוֹן) — a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machination

4 For thou, Jehovah, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For thou, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • hast made me glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
  • through thy work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
  • I will triumph H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
  • in the works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
  • of thy hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…

5 How great are thy works, O Jehovah! Thy thoughts are very deep.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • how great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
  • are thy works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
  • thy thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
  • are very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
  • deep H6009 (עָמַק) — to be (causatively, make) deep (literally or figuratively)

6 A brutish man knoweth not; Neither doth a fool understand this:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • A brutish H1198 (בַּעַר) — properly, foot (as consumed); i.e. (by exten.) of cattle brutishness; (concretely) stupid
  • man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
  • not; neither doth a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
  • understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand

7 When the wicked spring as the grass, And when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; It is that they shall be destroyed for ever.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
  • spring H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
  • as the grass H6212 (עֶשֶׂב) — grass (or any tender shoot)
  • and when all the workers H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
  • of iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
  • do flourish H6692 (צוּץ) — to twinkle, i.e. glance; by analogy, to blossom (figuratively, flourish)
  • that they shall be destroyed H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
  • for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…

8 But thou, O Jehovah, art on high for evermore.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But thou, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • high H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
  • for evermore H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…

9 For, lo, thine enemies, O Jehovah, For, lo, thine enemies shall perish; All the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For, lo, thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
  • O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • shall perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
  • all the workers H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
  • of iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
  • shall be scattered H6504 (פָּרַד) — to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself)

10 But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But my horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
  • shalt thou exalt H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • an unicorn H7214 (רְאֵם) — a wild bull (from its conspicuousness)
  • I shall be anointed H1101 (בָּלַל) — to overflow (specifically with oil.); by implication, to mix; to fodder
  • with fresh H7488 (רַעֲנָן) — verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous
  • oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness

11 Mine eye also hath seen my desire on mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Mine eye H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
  • also shall see H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
  • on mine enemies H7790 (שׁוּר) — a foe (as lying in wait)
  • mine ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
  • shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • of the wicked H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
  • that rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree: He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
  • shall flourish H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
  • like the palm tree H8558 (תָּמָר) — a palm tree
  • he shall grow H7685 (שָׂגָה) — to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively)
  • like a cedar H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
  • in Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine

13 They are planted in the house of Jehovah; They shall flourish in the courts of our God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Those that be planted H8362 (שָׁתַל) — to transplant
  • in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • shall flourish H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
  • in the courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and green:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • They shall still bring forth fruit H5107 (נוּב) — to germinate, i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make) flourish; also (of words), to utter
  • in old age H7872 (שֵׂיבָה) — old age
  • they shall be fat H1879 (דָּשֵׁן) — fat; figuratively, rich, fertile
  • and flourishing H7488 (רַעֲנָן) — verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous

15 To show that Jehovah is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
  • that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
  • my rock H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
  • no unrighteousness H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil