Psalm 131
Psalm 131 Meaning
Psalm 131 is a short psalm of humble contentment. David lays down his pride and lofty ambitions and stills his soul like a weaned child with its mother.
It ends urging all God's people to hope in the LORD from this time forth and forevermore.
Key verses from Psalm 131
“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.”
Psalm 131:1
“Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.”
Psalm 131:2
“Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.”
Psalm 131:3
How Psalm 131 points to Jesus
Jesus, gentle and lowly in heart, gives rest to the restless soul. In Him we can quiet ourselves like a weaned child and simply hope in God.