Psalms 85:10
Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth springs out of the earth. Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
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Interpretation

Psalms 85:10 shows a truth springs that is lived within solitude and community—see "truth" and "righteousness". Align truth springs in generosity without notice—let wisdom become a road.

Context

Psalms speaks here as poetry/wisdom writing, highlighting truth springs. Within ch. 85, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “truth” and “righteousness”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Psalms was received under the name of multiple authors (including David). Critical study of Psalms often concludes: 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.