Psalms 131

This psalm describes a person who turns away from pride and from pursuits beyond their proper reach, embracing inner calm and stillness. Using the image of a quieted self, it emphasizes humility and calls Israel to place its hope in the LORD now and in the future.

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¹ Yahweh, my heart isn’t haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.

² Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

³ Israel, hope in Yahweh, from this time forward and forever more.