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1 A Song of Ascents; of David. HaShem, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in things too great, or in things too wonderful for me.
2 Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother; my soul is with me like a weaned child.
3 O Israel, hope in HaShem from this time forth and for ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 131 about?
It's a brief psalm of humility in which the psalmist declares his heart is "not haughty" and that he doesn't concern himself with "great matters, or in things too high for me" (v.1).
What does the image of a "weaned child" in verse 2 mean?
V.2 says, "my soul is even as a weaned child," describing a calm, contented trust in God rather than the restless craving of an unweaned infant.
How does the short psalm conclude?
V.3 concludes, "Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever," extending the psalmist's personal humility into a call for the whole nation to trust God. Compare Romans 12:16.
Today's Verse
For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil:
Verse Of The DayThe psalmist likens his settled spirit to "a child that is weaned of his mother," a picture of contented trust rather than striving for great matters, echoed in the humility urged by Romans 12:16. See the full collection on the Psalms overview or continue to Psalms 132.
