Psalms 59:16
But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress.
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Interpretation

Psalms 59:16 shows a defense refuge that is lived within relationships and commitments—see "sing" and "strength". Give defense refuge when pressure tempts shortcuts—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, highlighting defense refuge. Within ch. 59, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “sing” and “strength”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David with other poets. Psalms is frequently described this way: Anthology of psalms shaped across collections and choirs.. Date: From the monarchic era into the post‑exilic period.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship. 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
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.