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Psalms 121:1-2
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a help that is worked out in work and rest in Psalms 121:1-2—look for "help" and "lift". Let help in conversations that test patience—steady the will with prayer.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, developing help. Read in Psalms 121, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “help” alongside “lift”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Psalms was received under the name of David with other poets. Psalms is frequently described this way: Anthology of psalms shaped across collections and choirs.. Date: From the monarchic era into the post‑exilic period.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship. The psalter reflects multiple collections brought together for worship.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew Masoretic Text is consistent. As a Song of Ascents, likely memorized for pilgrimage use, the text was carefully preserved. The question–answer format helped prevent textual corruption. The Septuagint closely matches the Hebrew. The divine name YHWH and the phrase 'maker of heaven and earth' appear identically in all manuscripts. The Dead Sea Scrolls don't preserve this specific psalm but confirm the Psalter's general textual stability.
Sources & witness notes
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