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1 A Song of the Ascents, by David. Jehovah, my heart hath not been haughty, Nor have mine eyes been high, Nor have I walked in great things, And in things too wonderful for me.
2 Have I not compared, and kept silent my soul, As a weaned one by its mother? As a weaned one by me `is' my soul.
3 Israel doth wait on Jehovah, From henceforth, and unto the age!
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.
The 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.
