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Psalms 37:5
Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a commit way that is practiced in workplaces and streets in Psalms 37:5—trace "commit" and "way". Work out commit way in the use of resources—make truth livable.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, naming commit way. Placed in ch. 37, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into wisdom & worship. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Psalms with 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.