Psalms 103:2
Bless Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits,
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Interpretation

Psalms 103:2 shows a forget not that takes shape in ordinary routines—listen for "bless" and "yahweh". Keep forget not by steady, quiet faithfulness—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, highlighting forget not. Within ch. 103, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “bless” and “yahweh”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David with other poets. Psalms is frequently described this way: Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Scholars commonly date Psalms Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Metre and imagery carry theology into memory. 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 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.