Psalms 119:55
I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law.
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Interpretation

Psalms 119:55 shows a remembered night that is lived within relationships and commitments—see "have" and "remembered". Give remembered night in generosity without notice—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, highlighting remembered night. Within ch. 119, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “have” and “remembered”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David with other poets. Psalms is frequently described this way: 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. 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
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.