1 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.
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, Psa 90:17).

5 great ... works - correspond to deep or vast thoughts (Psa 40:5; Rom 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; Psa 18:16).

9 A further contrast with the wicked, in the lot of the righteous, safety and triumph.

10 horn ... exalt - is to increase power (Psa 75:5).
anointed ... fresh - or, "new"
oil - (Psa 23:5) a figure for refreshment (compare Luk 7:46). Such use of oil is still common in the East.

11 see ... [and] ... hear my desire - or, literally, "look on" my enemies and hear of the wicked (compare Psa 27:11; Psa 54:7) - that is, I shall be gratified by their fall.

12 The vigorous growth, longevity, utility, fragrance, and beauty of these noble trees, set forth the life, character, and destiny of the pious;

15 and they thus declare God's glory as their strong and righteous ruler.