Bible Commentaries
Psalms 131

Verses 1-3

Psalms 131

Zion’s King

Scripture v. 1-3:,

This psalm describes the humility of the psalmist; yet he exhorts Israel to hope, trust, have faith in God.

Verse 1 witnesses, "Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty;" He was not of an haughty spirit or of pride filled, self-glorifying eyes; He added "neither do I exercise myself (involve myself) in great matters, or in things too high for me," implying that only God is high and lofty; while men are low, should show humility before God, among men, Genesis 32:10; Matthew 3:14; Psalms 116:6; Matthew 11:25; Psalms 139:6. Prosperity generates the haughty, proud disposition in far too many, Deuteronomy 32:15; 2 Chronicles 26:16; 2 Chronicles 32:25; 1 Timothy 6:17; Luke 16:25.

Verse 2 describes the psalmist David, as one who has behaved and quieted himself, with acceptance and patience like a child that has been weaned from nursing his mother, 1 Corinthians 14:20. His soul existed, even as a weaned child, that still desires to be near, rest its head upon its mother. So did he (David) rest in God, having learned contentment Through much trouble, prayer, and trust in the Lord, surrendered to do His wilt, Job 34:29; Proverbs 1:33; Mark 10:15; See also Isaiah 11:8; Isaiah 28:9; Matthew 18:3-4; Philippians 4:11; 1 Timothy 6:8; Hebrews 13:5.

Verse 3 appeals "Let Israel hope in the Lord," trust in Him faithfully, to avoid the sins of pride and haughtiness, Psalms 130:7; and to "wait on the Lord;" "from henceforth and for ever," from this moment, without ever stopping, halting, or fainting, for His coming and deliverance are sure, John 14:1-3; Hebrews 10:36-37; Psalms 115:18; Isaiah 26:4.