Psalms 118:1
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 traced in speech and habits. Psalms 118:1: notice "give" and "thanks". Practice thanks good in small choices no one sees—trace faith in small fidelities. Through wisdom & worship, Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom) 118 opens a processional thanksgiving (Psalms 118:1). The covenant refrain frames gates, procession, and praise—steadfast love as the theme.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Psalms with multiple authors (including David). Introductions to Psalms often note: 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. 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
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.