Psalms 92:3

3 On a ten-corded instrument, and on an instrument of music with a quiet sound.

Psalms 92:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 92:3

Upon an instrument of ten strings
An harp of ten strings, as the Targum. The harp invented by Terpander had only seven strings {c}; according to Pliny ^F4; Simonides added the eighth, and Timotheus the ninth; but this of David was of ten strings:

and upon the psaltery; of which (See Gill on Psalms 33:2), "upon the harp with a solemn sound"; or "upon higgaon with the harp"; which "higgaon", Aben Ezra says, was either the tune of a song, or an instrument of music; all these instruments of music were typical of the spiritual joy and melody which the saints have in their hearts when they praise the Lord; hence mention is made of harps in particular in this spiritual sense, under the Gospel dispensation, ( Revelation 5:8 ) ( Revelation 14:2 Revelation 14:3 ) ( Revelation 15:2 Revelation 15:3 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F3 Suidas in voce (terpandrov) . Plin. Nat. Hist. l. 7. c. 56.
F4 Ibid.

Psalms 92:3 In-Context

1 It is a good thing to give praise to the Lord, and to make melody to your name, O Most High;

2 To make clear your mercy in the morning, and your unchanging faith every night;

3 On a ten-corded instrument, and on an instrument of music with a quiet sound.

4 For you, O Lord, have made me glad through your work; I will have joy in the works of your hands.

5 O Lord, how great are your works! and your thoughts are very deep.