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