Psalms 23:3
He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a restoration that is practiced in meals and meetings in Psalms 23:3—consider "restores" and "soul". Practice restoration in conversations that test patience—make patience ordinary. Wisdom & Worship highlights: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), developing restoration. Read in Psalms 23, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “restores” alongside “soul”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to multiple authors (including David). Critical study of Psalms often concludes: 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
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.