Psalms 119:130
The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a entrance words that is worked out in relationships and commitments in Psalms 119:130—look for "gives" and "entrance". Give entrance words with time and attention—turn hope into steady work.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, developing entrance words. Read in Psalms 119, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “gives” alongside “entrance”.

Authorship & Historical Background

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