Psalms 37:7
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
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Interpretation

Psalms 37:7 shows a rest in lord that is lived within work and rest—see "because" and "who". Align rest in lord in generosity without notice—let wisdom become a road.

Context

Psalms speaks here as poetry/wisdom writing, highlighting rest in lord. Within ch. 37, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “because” and “who”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David with other poets. Psalms is frequently described this way: 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.

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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.