Psalm 92
Bukas Palad Lyrics
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Lord, it is good to give You thanks
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
To make music to Your name
To proclaim Your love in the morning
And Your truth throughout the night ()
And grow like a Lebanon cedar
Planted in the house of the Lord
They will flourish in God's time ()
They shall bear fruit when they are old
Still full of sap, still green
To proclaim that the Lord's love is steadfast
In God, my rock, is no wrong ()
The opening lines of Bukas Palad's song Psalm 92 highlight the importance of expressing gratitude towards the Lord. The repetition of these lines emphasises this point and the use of the word "good" reinforces the idea that giving thanks to the Lord is a positive and worthwhile thing to do. The following lines of the song expand on this idea, emphasising the importance of using music to proclaim God's love and truth both day and night. By doing this, we are able to fully praise and thank the Lord for all that He has done for us.
The remainder of the song uses metaphorical language to illustrate the blessings that come with being a just and righteous person. The image of a palm tree and a Lebanon cedar growing tall and strong in the house of the Lord symbolises the flourishing life of a faithful follower. The final lines of the song emphasise the importance of proclaiming the Lord's love, even in old age. This highlights the eternal nature of God's love and the unchanging nature of His character. The repetition of the line "in God, my rock, is no wrong" reinforces the idea that, no matter how difficult life may become, we can always find refuge and strength in God.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, it is good to give You thanks
Expressing gratitude towards God for His blessings is always positive and beneficial.
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
Gratitude towards God is an important attitude for every believer.
To make music to Your name
Singing praises to the Lord through music is a way to worship and honor Him.
To proclaim Your love in the morning
Announcing God's love and mercy every day is a way to start afresh and renew faith.
And Your truth throughout the night ()
Recalling God's truth before sleep can bring peace and rest to the mind.
The just shall flourish like a palm tree
The righteous will grow and prosper like the palm tree that can endure harsh conditions.
And grow like a Lebanon cedar
Righteousness and faith will make a person taller and stronger like the iconic cedar tree of Lebanon.
Planted in the house of the Lord
Living and serving God's purpose will give meaning and fulfillment to life.
They will flourish in God's time ()
Prosperity and success will come to the faithful at the right time, according to God's plan.
They shall bear fruit when they are old
The faithful will be fruitful and productive even in their old age
Still full of sap, still green
The faithful will retain their vitality and strength even as they age
To proclaim that the Lord's love is steadfast
Declaring God's constant and faithful love is a way to encourage others and strengthen faith.
In God, my rock, is no wrong ()
God is just and righteous, and there is no wrongdoing or injustice in Him.
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jose Suson
Heavenly!!! Praise God