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A Symphony of Praise
Commentators explain that this verse calls for worship using a variety of stringed instruments, including a ten-stringed instrument (likely a harp) and a psaltery. The phrase 'solemn sound' isn't a separate instrument but describes the beautiful, meditative music produced by the harp, showing the value of using diverse artistry in praise.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 92:3
18th Century
Theologian
Upon an instrument of ten strings - The general idea in this verse is, that instruments “of all kinds” are to be employed in celebrating the…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 92:3
19th Century
Bishop
Ten strings. —See Note, Psalms 33:2.
Upon the harp with a solemn sound. —Rather, with music …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 92:3
19th Century
Preacher
Under the old dispensation, instrumental music seemed more congruous than it does now with the spiritual worship into which we have been introduced…
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John Gill
On Psalms 92:3
17th Century
Pastor
Upon an instrument of ten strings
An harp of ten strings, as the Targum. The harp invented by Terpander had only sev…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 92:1–6
17th Century
Minister
It is a privilege that we are admitted to praise the Lord, and hope to be accepted in the morning and every night; not only on Sabbath days, but ev…