Psalms 86:5
For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
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Interpretation

Psalms 86:5 shows a ready to forgive that takes shape in ordinary routines—listen for "lord" and "good". Practice ready to forgive in what we celebrate and refuse—shape generosity without notice. Wisdom & Worship connects here: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting ready to forgive. Within ch. 86, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “lord” and “good”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to David and additional composers for Psalms. Modern scholarship on Psalms sees Temple hymnal compiled from many collections and voices.. Scholars commonly date Psalms Assembled across monarchic and post‑exilic eras.. Here the thread of wisdom & worship comes into view. 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
In the Masoretic tradition the Hebrew text is preserved, standardized between the 6th–10th centuries CE. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) 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 leave the overall message intact. Modern translations compare all available manuscripts to reconstruct the most likely original text.
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