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Psalm 92. This is a hymn of thanks and praise to God, specifically celebrating the blessing of the Sabbath institution in Israel. The Sabbath was a day of rest and a day for gathered worship (Lev. 23:3), and worship is the focus of the psalm. Besides the title ("A song for the Sabbath"), features that display this specific focus include the references to morning and evening worship (Ps. 92:2), to the musical instruments used in worship (v. 3), and to the temple (v. 13).

92:1-5 Weekly Sabbath Worship Is Good. One of the most basic features of worship on the Sabbath day is celebrating God's greatness in presiding over his creation and his goodness toward his faithful. The words give thanks, sing praises, declare, and sing for joy all describe the significance of the songs sung in gathered worship, along with musical accompaniment (lute, harp, lyre). The songs honor God for what he has revealed about himself, recalling Ex. 34:5-7, where God explained his name (Ps. 92:1), especially his benevolence toward his people (he is abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness). God's work and works are the great deeds he has done in creating the world and in caring for his people.