Psalms 69:30
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a praise thanksgiving that is embodied in relationships and commitments. Psalms 69:30: trace "praise" and "name". Let praise thanksgiving in what we refuse to say—turn hope into steady work.

Context

This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, developing praise thanksgiving. Read in Psalms 69, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “praise” alongside “name”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to David and additional composers for Psalms. Modern scholarship on Psalms sees 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.