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Psalms 92:12
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in Yahweh's house. They will flourish in our God's courts. They will still produce fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a flourishing that is traced in speech and habits. Psalms 92:12: notice "flourish" and "like". Practice flourishing in what we refuse to say—shape generosity without notice. Through wisdom & worship, Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, highlighting flourishing. Within ch. 92, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “flourish” and “like”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David with other poets. Many scholars judge Psalms as follows: 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. The psalter reflects multiple collections brought together for worship.

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 with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.