Psalms 106:1
Praise Yah! Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a thanks good that is embodied in family life. Psalms 106:1: trace "praise" and "yah". Give thanks good in what we refuse to say—turn hope into steady work.

Context

This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, highlighting thanks good. Within ch. 106, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “praise” and “yah”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Psalms with multiple authors (including David). Critical study of Psalms often concludes: Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Date: Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Metre and imagery carry theology into memory. 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 Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.