Psalms 18:2
Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
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Interpretation

Psalms 18:2 shows a fortress that takes shape in planning and improvising—listen for "rock" and "yahweh". Entrust fortress in generosity without notice—let grace redraw instincts. Wisdom & Worship connects here: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting fortress. Within ch. 18, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “rock” and “yahweh”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Psalms was received under the name of multiple authors (including David). Critical study of Psalms often concludes: Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Date: Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Poetry shapes prayer into patient trust. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text, standardized c. 6th-10th centuries CE. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) provide manuscripts 1000+ years older than medieval texts, generally confirming the Masoretic Text's reliability with only minor variations. The Septuagint (Greek translation, 3rd-2nd century BCE) offers an independent textual witness. Variations between manuscripts are typically minor: spelling differences, word order, or clarifications that do not change the overall sense. Modern translations compare all available manuscripts to reconstruct the best reflects the earliest recoverable text text.
Sources & witness notes
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