Psalms 131:1
Psalm 131 ▼▼sn Psalm 131. The psalmist affirms his humble dependence on the Lord and urges Israel to place its trust in God.
A song of ascents, ▼▼sn The precise significance of this title, which appears in Pss 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21. by David.
1 O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. ▼
▼tn Heb “and my eyes are not lifted up.”
I do not have great aspirations,
or concern myself with things that are beyond me. ▼
▼tn Heb “I do not walk in great things, and in things too marvelous for me.”
Copyright information for
NET2full