Psalms 92 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 92 Psa 92:1-15 . A Psalm-song--(see on Psa 30:1 , title). The theme: God should be praised for His righteous judgments on the wicked and His care and defense of His people. Such a topic, at all times proper, is specially so for the reflections of the Sabbath day. 1. sing ... name-- celebrate Thy perfections.
2. in the morning, ... every night-- diligently and constantly ( Psa 42:8 ). loving kindness-- literally, "mercy." faithfulness-- in fulfilling promises ( Psa 89:14 ).
3. In such a work all proper aid must be used. with a ... sound-- or, on Higgaion (see on Psa 9:16 ), perhaps an instrument of that name, from its sound resembling the muttered sound of meditation, as expressed also by the word. This is joined with the harp.
4. thy work-- that is, of providence ( Psa 90:16 , 17 ).
5. great ... works-- correspond to deep or vast thoughts ( Psa 40:5 ; Ro 11:23 ).
6. A brutish man knoweth not-- that is, God's works, so the Psalmist describes himself ( Psa 73:22 ) when amazed by the prosperity of the wicked, now understood and explained.
8. This he does in part, by contrasting their ruin with God's exaltation and eternity. most high-- as occupying the highest place in heaven ( Psa 7:7 ; 18:16 ).
9-10. A further contrast with the wicked, in the lot of the righteous, safety and triumph.
11. see ... [and] ... hear my desire-- or, literally, "look on" my enemies and hear of the wicked (compare Psa 27:11 ; 54:7 )--that is, I shall be gratified by their fall.
12-14. The vigorous growth, longevity, utility, fragrance, and beauty of these noble trees, set forth the life, character, and destiny of the pious;