Psalms 143:5
I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your doings. I contemplate the work of your hands.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a remember days that is worked out in limits and longings in Psalms 143:5—look for "remember" and "days". Let remember days in prayers we actually pray—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, developing remember days. Read in Psalms 143, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “remember” alongside “days”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David with other poets. Many scholars judge Psalms as follows: Anthology of psalms shaped across collections and choirs.. Date: From the monarchic era into the post‑exilic period.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship. The psalter reflects multiple collections brought together for worship.

More details
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.