(Psalms 92 — 2-5) "It is good to praise the L–rd and so sing

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Vayehi Beshalach 7:26

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 21, 2025

(Psalms 92:2-5) "It is good to praise the L–rd and so sing to Your exalted name. To proclaim in the morning Your lovingkindness, and Your faithfulness in the nights. With a ten-stringed harp, with voice and lyre together. For You have gladdened me by Your deeds, O L–rd. At the work of Your hands I will sing." What made him worthy of this joy? The belief held by our fathers in this world, which is all "night." Thus, "to proclaim in the world (to come) Your lovingkindness and Your faithfulness in the 'nights'" (i.e., this world).

Themes

Charity Music & Song King David Psalms Tzedakah (Charity)

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Psalms 92:2-5

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