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.
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Psalms 131
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Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
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Chapter Study & Analysis
Overview
Psalm 131 is a short psalm of humility. David declares that his heart is not haughty and that he has quieted his soul like a weaned child with its mother.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Spiritual Humility: We must avoid "great matters" that are too high for us and cultivate a quiet, humble soul (v. 1).2. Quiet Confidence: A quieted soul is a sign of mature trust in God.
Practical Lessons
FORMAL PRAYER
Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty. Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever. Amen.