Psalms 118:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Open the gates of righteousness for me; I will go through them and praise the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God to open the way for him to enter into right relationship with God so he can worship and give thanks.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely sung during religious festivals when worshippers would approach the temple in Jerusalem. The 'gates of righteousness' may refer to the literal temple gates where only those who were ceremonially clean could enter to worship God. This was part of a liturgical exchange between pilgrims and temple gatekeepers.

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