Psalms 19:7
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a soul restored that is embodied in family life. Psalms 19:7: trace "yahweh's" and "law". Align soul restored in small choices no one sees—season power with mercy. Through creation & new creation, From creation to re‑creation—God renews people and cosmos (Gen 1; Isa 43:19; 2 Cor 5:17; Rev 21:5).

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), developing soul restored. Read in Psalms 19, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects creation & new creation. Listen for “yahweh's” alongside “law”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to multiple authors (including David). Critical study of Psalms often concludes: Anthology of psalms shaped across collections and choirs.. Scholars commonly date Psalms From the monarchic era into the post‑exilic period.. This verse leans into creation & new creation. 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.