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Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/57.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/57.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/57.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I <i>myself</i> will awake early.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/57.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/57.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Awake, my glory; Awake, harp and lyre, I will awaken the dawn!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/57.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/57.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/57.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/57.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/57.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/57.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I feel wide awake! I will wake up my harp and wake up the sun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/57.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/57.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and lyre! I want to wake up at dawn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/57.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/57.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Wake up, my soul, wake up, lyre and harp! I will awaken at dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/57.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/57.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Awake, my soul! Awake, O stringed instrument and harp! I will wake up at dawn! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/57.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Wake up, my glory. Wake up, psaltery and harp. I will wake up the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/57.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/57.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/57.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Awake, my glory, awake, stringed instrument and harp, "" I awake the morning dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/57.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Awake, mine honour, awake, psaltery and harp, I awake the morning dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/57.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Awake, my glory; awake, lyre and harp: I shall awake early.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/57.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Arise, O my glory, arise psaltery and harp: I will arise early. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/57.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 56:9>Rise up, my glory. Rise up, psaltery and harp. I will arise in early morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/57.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/57.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/57.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Awake, my harp; awake, psaltery and harp; I myself will awake early.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/57.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Awake my harp! Awake psaltery and harp, and I shall awake at dawn!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/57.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp; I will awake the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/57.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I will awake early.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/57-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6780" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">In You My Soul Takes Refuge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5782.htm" title="5782: ‘ū·rāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To rouse oneself, awake. A primitive root; to wake.">Awake,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: ḵə·ḇō·w·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">my glory!</a> <a href="/hebrew/5782.htm" title="5782: ‘ū·rāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To rouse oneself, awake. A primitive root; to wake.">Awake,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5035.htm" title="5035: han·nê·ḇel (Art:: N-ms) -- A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre. Or nebel; from nabel; a skin-bag for liquids; hence, a vase; also a lyre.">O harp</a> <a href="/hebrew/3658.htm" title="3658: wə·ḵin·nō·wr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A lyre. From a unused root meaning to twang; a harp.">and lyre!</a> <a href="/hebrew/5782.htm" title="5782: ’ā·‘î·rāh (V-Hifil-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To rouse oneself, awake. A primitive root; to wake.">I will awaken</a> <a href="/hebrew/7837.htm" title="7837: šā·ḥar (N-ms) -- Dawn. From shachar; dawn.">the dawn.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Psalm 108:2</a></span><br />Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a></span><br />that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2</a></span><br />Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Psalm 71:22-23</a></span><br />So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. / When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalm 149:3</a></span><br />Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1</a></span><br />Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-15.htm">1 Corinthians 14:15</a></span><br />What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.</p><p class="hdg">Awake</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Judges 5:12</a></b></br> Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Isaiah 52:1,9</a></b></br> Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean… </p><p class="hdg">my glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a></b></br> Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a></b></br> To the end that <i>my</i> glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1-3</a></b></br> A Song <i>or</i> Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory… </p><p class="hdg">I myself will awake early.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/job/8-6.htm">Awaken</a> <a href="/psalms/46-5.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">Early</a> <a href="/psalms/57-5.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/49-4.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/psalms/57-5.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/49-4.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psaltery</a> <a href="/psalms/52-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Wake</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/59-4.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Awaken</a> <a href="/psalms/65-8.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Early</a> <a href="/psalms/57-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/psalms/57-11.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Psaltery</a> <a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Wake</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 57</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">David in prayer fleeing unto God, complains of his dangerous case</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">He encourages himself to praise God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/57.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/57.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Awake, my glory!</b><br>This phrase reflects a call to the psalmist's own soul or spirit, often understood as the innermost being or essence. The term "glory" can be seen as a reference to the soul's capacity to reflect God's glory. In biblical context, the soul is often called to awaken to praise and worship God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/108.htm">Psalm 108:1</a>. The call to awaken suggests a renewal or revival, aligning with themes of spiritual awakening found throughout Scripture.<p><b>Awake, O harp and lyre!</b><br>The harp and lyre were common instruments in ancient Israel, used in worship and celebration. Their mention here signifies a call to worship through music, a practice deeply rooted in Israelite culture. The use of musical instruments in worship is seen throughout the Psalms and was integral to temple worship, as described in <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a>. This phrase emphasizes the importance of music in expressing praise and adoration to God.<p><b>I will awaken the dawn.</b><br>This expression indicates a commitment to begin the day with praise and worship. The imagery of awakening the dawn suggests an eagerness to start the day with God, reflecting a heart devoted to Him. Biblically, the dawn often symbolizes new beginnings and hope, as seen in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>. This phrase can also be seen as a metaphor for bringing light into darkness, a theme that resonates with the coming of Christ, the Light of the World, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> and fulfilled in <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this psalm, David is in a time of distress, likely hiding from King Saul. He is known for his deep relationship with God and his skill in music and poetry.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/harp_and_lyre.htm">Harp and Lyre</a></b><br>These are musical instruments used in ancient Israelite worship. They symbolize praise and worship, often associated with David's own musical talents.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dawn.htm">The Dawn</a></b><br>Represents a new beginning or a fresh start. In this context, it symbolizes hope and renewal through worship and praise.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/awakening_the_soul.htm">Awakening the Soul</a></b><br>Just as David calls his soul to awaken, we must actively engage our hearts and minds in worship, especially during times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Power of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for worship and can help lift our spirits and focus our hearts on God. Consider incorporating music into your daily devotional time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/starting_the_day_with_praise.htm">Starting the Day with Praise</a></b><br>Beginning each day with praise sets a positive tone and aligns our hearts with God's purposes. Make it a habit to start your day with a song or a prayer of thanksgiving.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_renewal.htm">Hope and Renewal</a></b><br>The dawn represents new beginnings. No matter the challenges we face, God's mercies are new every morning, offering us hope and renewal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_worship.htm">Active Participation in Worship</a></b><br>Worship is not passive. Like David, we should actively participate, using our talents and resources to glorify God.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/57.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">My glory.</span>--See Note, <a href="/psalms/7-5.htm" title="Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yes, let him tread down my life on the earth, and lay my honor in the dust. Selah.">Psalm 7:5</a>.<p><span class= "bld">I myself will awake early.</span>--Perhaps, rather, <span class= "ital">I will rouse the dawn. </span>Comp Ovid. Met. xi. 597, where the cock is said <span class= "ital">evocare Auroram; </span>and Milton, still more nearly:<p>"Oft listening how the hounds and horn,<p>Cheerily <span class= "ital">rouse the slumbering morn"--L'Allegro.</span>)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/57.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Awake up, my glory</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. "my soul" (comp. <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a>). The psalmist stirs his soul to earnest, heartfelt devotion. <span class="cmt_word">Awake, psaltery and harp; <span class="accented">i</span></span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. awake, my musical instruments and my musical powers, which have slept, as it were, while I was in affliction. <span class="cmt_word">I myself will awake early;</span> or, "will awaken the dawn" (comp. Ovid, 'Metaph.,' 11:597, "Vigil ales evocat auroram;" and Milton, "Cheerly rouse the slumbering morn." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/57-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Awake,</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֤וּרָה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ū·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5782.htm">Strong's 5782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rouse oneself, awake</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O glory!</span><br /><span class="heb">כְבוֹדִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ḇō·w·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Awake,</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֭וּרָֽה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ū·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5782.htm">Strong's 5782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rouse oneself, awake</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O harp</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֵּ֥בֶל</span> <span class="translit">(han·nê·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5035.htm">Strong's 5035: </a> </span><span class="str2">A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and lyre!</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכִנּ֗וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵin·nō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3658.htm">Strong's 3658: </a> </span><span class="str2">A harp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will awaken</span><br /><span class="heb">אָעִ֥ירָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·‘î·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5782.htm">Strong's 5782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rouse oneself, awake</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the dawn.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָּֽׁחַר׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7837.htm">Strong's 7837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/57-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 57:8 Wake up my glory! 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