Psalms 91:2
I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust."
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a fortress that is traced in ordinary routines. Psalms 91:2: notice "say" and "yahweh". Practice fortress in hospitality and listening—make holiness concrete. Through wisdom & worship, Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, developing fortress. Read in Psalms 91, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “say” alongside “yahweh”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David and other contributors. Academic consensus for Psalms tends toward: 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.