Psalms 50:23
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God's salvation to him."
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Interpretation

Psalms 50:23 shows a offers praise that is lived within study and play—see "whoever" and "offers". Choose offers praise by steady, quiet faithfulness—anchor courage in promise.

Context

Psalms speaks here as poetry/wisdom writing, highlighting offers praise. Within ch. 50, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “whoever” and “offers”.

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.