Psalm 131
Bible in Basic English
Chapter overview
Psalm 131 rejects pride, grand ambition, and restless desire for serene dependence. The speaker's inner life becomes like a weaned child resting contentedly with its mother, inviting the community into enduring hope.
HumilityContentmentTrustHope
1Lord, there is no pride in my heart and my eyes are not lifted up; and I have not taken part in great undertakings, or in things over-hard for me.
2See, I have made my soul calm and quiet, like a child on its mother's breast; my soul is like a child on its mother's breast.
3O Israel, have hope in the Lord, from this time and for ever.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 131
- Psalm 131:2See, I have made my soul calm and quiet, like a child on its mother's…
Bible in Basic English — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.