KJV ORIGINAL
Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wake up, my musical instruments! I myself will get up early in the morning.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is so excited to praise God that he's calling his instruments to wake up and declaring he'll rise early to worship.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm combines portions of Psalms 57 and 60, likely written during David's time as king. In ancient Israel, the psaltery and harp were common stringed instruments used in temple worship and personal devotion. Rising early for prayer and worship was a common practice among devout Israelites, seen as giving God the first and best part of the day.
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