“Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.”
The reference to awakening the dawn with song and making melody indicates the psalmist's intention to begin the new day with praise, establishing that worship marks the transition from night (a time of danger) to light (a time of hope and trust). The addressing of the lyre and harp suggests the use of music to express and reinforce faith, to transform internal trust into audible testimony. The language indicates that the psalmist's resolve is so strong that praise will precede the sunrise; the righteous will greet the dawn with thanksgiving. This verse transforms the vulnerability of the night into an occasion for deepened praise.
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