Psalms 131

Psalms 131:1-3

Out of his contentment in the Lord, the psalmist invites Israel to seek their rest in God (Psalm 131:3).

Psalms 131:1

• The heart represents the entire person (see Psalm 27:8).

• God hates arrogance, which is a foolish way of life (Proverbs 6:16–19).

• The psalmist does not trouble himself with matters that properly belong to the Lord.

Psalms 131:2

• The psalmist has calmed and quieted himself. He has given up his ambitions and pride (Galatians 2:20).

• like a weaned child: The psalmist compares himself to a contented child who rests quietly with its mother.

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