Psalms 119:165
Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
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Interpretation

Psalms 119:165 shows a perfect peace that takes shape in ordinary routines—listen for "those" and "who". Practice perfect peace by steady, quiet faithfulness—make patience ordinary. Wisdom & Worship connects here: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting perfect peace. Within ch. 119, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “those” and “who”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David and additional composers. Modern scholarship on Psalms sees 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 wisdom & worship. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

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Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.