Psalms 85:6
Won't you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a revival that is practiced in daily practice in Psalms 85:6—consider "won't" and "revive". Practice revival in prayers we actually pray—make holiness concrete. Wisdom & Worship highlights: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), developing revival. Read in Psalms 85, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “won't” alongside “revive”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Psalms with David and additional composers. In current research on Psalms, Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Date: Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Lament and praise train the heart together. 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.