Psalms 121:3
He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a keeper israel that is traced in speech and habits. Psalms 121:3: notice "who" and "keeps". Keep keeper israel in hospitality and listening—honor God behind closed doors.

Context

This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, naming keeper israel. Placed in ch. 121, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into wisdom & worship. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to multiple authors (including David). Introductions to Psalms often note: 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.

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.