Psalms 131

David testifies his humility, exhorting the Church to put their trust in God.

1. A Song (or hymn) Hamaaloth, of David. O LORD, my heart is not lifted up, [viz. Through Pride. See Deut.17.v.20.] and mine eyes are not high: neither have I walked in (things) too great for me, and too wonderful. [i.e. too high, hard abstruse matters, exceeding my reach and capacity, as Psa.139.6. or which do not sure with mine office and calling. Heb. Wonders above me. See the annot. Job 42.on v.3.]

2. If I have not set and quieted my soul, like a weaned child by his mother, [i.e. verily I have weaned my soul or mind thus. See the like expression Psa.89.36. & 95.11. and see the annot, Gen.14.on v.3. Oth. Have I not set my soul like a weaned child by his mother?] my soul is soul is weaned child within me. [which looks for every thing at his mothers hands, and hangs as it were every thing at his mothers hands, and hangs as it were continually upon her: I am as low-minded, meek-hearted, full of simplicity, of which see Mat.18.1,2,3.]

3. Let Israel [The people of Israel, Gods people] hope in the LORD from henceforth in eternity.