Psalms 52:8
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God's house. I trust in God's loving kindness forever and ever.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a green olive that is traced in workplaces and streets. Psalms 52:8: notice "god's" and "like". Keep green olive through how disagreements are handled—learn freedom in service.

Context

This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, naming green olive. Placed in ch. 52, 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 and additional composers. Modern scholarship on Psalms sees Anthology of psalms shaped across collections and choirs.. Scholars commonly date Psalms From the monarchic era into the post‑exilic period.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

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.