Psalm 131
Young's Literal Translation
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
1A 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.
2Have I not compared, and kept silent my soul, As a weaned one by its mother? As a weaned one by me [is] my soul.
3Israel doth wait on Jehovah, From henceforth, and unto the age!
Verses to memorize from Psalm 131
- Psalm 131:2Have I not compared, and kept silent my soul, As a weaned one by its…
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