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Of David. My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. <a href="/nlt/psalms/131.htm">New Living Translation</a> LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. <a href="/esv/psalms/131.htm">English Standard Version</a> O LORD, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. <a href="/bsb/psalms/131.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me. <a href="/kjv/psalms/131.htm">King James Bible</a> A Song of degrees of David. 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. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/131.htm">New King James Version</a> A Song of Ascents. Of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, Nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, Nor with things too profound for me. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/131.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> A Song of Ascents, of David. LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes arrogant; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. <a href="/nasb/psalms/131.htm">NASB 1995</a> A Song of Ascents, of David. O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/131.htm">NASB 1977 </a> O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. <a href="/lsb/psalms/131.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> A Song of Ascents. Of David. O Yahweh, my heart is not exalted, and my eyes are not raised high; And I do not involve myself in great matters, Or in matters too marvelous for me. <a href="/amp/psalms/131.htm">Amplified Bible</a> A Song of Ascents. Of David. LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. <a href="/csb/psalms/131.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A song of ascents. Of David. LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too wondrous for me. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/131.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A Davidic song of ascents. LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too difficult for me. <a href="/asv/psalms/131.htm">American Standard Version</a> A Song of Ascents; of David. Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me. <a href="/cev/psalms/131.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am not conceited, LORD, and I don't waste my time on impossible schemes. <a href="/erv/psalms/131.htm">English Revised Version</a> A Song of Ascents; of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too wonderful for me. <a href="/gwt/psalms/131.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [A song by David for going up to worship.] O LORD, my heart is not conceited. My eyes do not look down on others. I am not involved in things too big or too difficult for me. <a href="/gnt/psalms/131.htm">Good News Translation</a> LORD, I have given up my pride and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters or with subjects too difficult for me. <a href="/isv/psalms/131.htm">International Standard Version</a> LORD, my heart is not arrogant, nor do I look haughty. I do not aspire to great things, nor concern myself with things beyond my ability. <a href="/msb/psalms/131.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me. <a href="/net/psalms/131.htm">NET Bible</a> A song of ascents, by David. O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me. <a href="/nheb/psalms/131.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [A Song of Ascents. By David.] LORD, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. <a href="/wbt/psalms/131.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. <a href="/web/psalms/131.htm">World English Bible</a> A Song of Ascents. By David. Yahweh, my heart isn’t arrogant, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/131.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. BY DAVID. YHWH, my heart has not been haughty, "" Nor have my eyes been high, "" Nor have I walked in great things, "" And in things too wonderful for me. <a href="/ylt/psalms/131.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> A Song of the Ascents, by David. Jehovah, my heart hath not been haughty, Nor have mine eyes been high, Nor have I walked in great things, And in things too wonderful for me. <a href="/slt/psalms/131.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Song of ascensions to David. O Jehovah, my heart was not lifted up, and mine eyes were not exalted, and I went not in great things and in wonders above me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/131.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Lord, my heart is not exalted: nor are my eyes lofty. Neither have I walked in great matters, nor in wonderful things above me. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/131.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 130:1>A Canticle in steps: of David. O Lord, my heart has not been exalted, and my eyes have not been raised up. Neither have I walked in greatness, nor in wonders beyond me. <a href="/nabre/psalms/131.htm">New American Bible</a> A song of ascents. Of David. LORD, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/131.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> O LORD, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/131.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I deal in great matters, nor in things too high for me. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/131.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> LORD JEHOVAH, my heart is not lifted up, neither are my eyes lifted up, neither have I walked in a pretense of things greater than I.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/131.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> A Song of Ascents; of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in things too great, or in things too wonderful for me. <a href="/sep/psalms/131.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> A Song of Degrees. O Lord, my heart is not exalted, neither have mine eyes been haughtily raised: neither have I exercised myself in great matters, nor in things too wonderful for me. <a href="/parallel/psalms/131-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16536" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/131.htm">I Have Stilled My Soul</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šîr (N-msc) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">A song</a> <a href="/hebrew/4609.htm" title="4609: ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Feminine of ma'aleh; elevation, i.e. The act, or the condition; specifically a climactic progression.">of ascents.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."> My heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">is not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1361.htm" title="1361: ḡā·ḇah (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To soar, be lofty, to be haughty. A primitive root; to soar, i.e. Be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty.">proud,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">my eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">are not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: rā·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">haughty.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hil·laḵ·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">aspire</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: biḡ·ḏō·lō·wṯ (Prep-b:: Adj-fp) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">to great things</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: ū·ḇə·nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">or matters too lofty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for me.</a> 2Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-4.htm">Matthew 18:4</a> Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a> For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a> I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a> with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Proverbs 16:19</a> It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. <a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12</a> Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. <a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">Proverbs 21:4</a> Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin. <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.A Song of Degrees.<a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1</a> A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.<a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">Psalm 124:1</a> A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;<a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a> A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!my heart<a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a> (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)<a href="/deuteronomy/17-20.htm">Deuteronomy 17:20</a> That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13,18,22</a> Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah… neither<a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a> He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: … <a href="/jeremiah/17-16.htm">Jeremiah 17:16</a> As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.<a href="/jeremiah/45-5.htm">Jeremiah 45:5</a> And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.exercise.<a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Psalm 139:6</a> Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.<a href="/job/42-3.htm">Job 42:3</a> Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.<a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a> O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/130-8.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/job/39-16.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/psalms/130-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/130-1.htm">Degrees</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-10.htm">Difficult</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/129-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/psalms/125-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/2-4.htm">Involve</a> <a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Lofty</a> <a href="/psalms/118-23.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-5.htm">Over-Hard</a> <a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Part</a> <a href="/psalms/124-5.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/psalms/130-8.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Undertakings</a> <a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Wonderful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/131-3.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-11.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Degrees</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm">Difficult</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-3.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/psalms/132-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/132-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/2-4.htm">Involve</a> <a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Lofty</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/psalms/145-5.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-5.htm">Over-Hard</a> <a href="/psalms/139-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/psalms/148-14.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/psalms/131-3.htm">Song</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Undertakings</a> <a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Wonderful</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 131</div>1. <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">David professing his humility</a> 3. <a href="/psalms/131-3.htm">Exhorts Israel to trust in God</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/131.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/131.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>A song of ascents. This phrase indicates that <a href="/psalms/131.htm">Psalm 131</a> is part of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of Psalms (120-134) traditionally sung by Hebrew pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the three major feasts: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. The ascent is both a physical journey to the elevated city of Jerusalem and a spiritual journey towards God. The Songs of Ascents emphasize themes of trust, humility, and reliance on God, which are central to this Psalm.Of David. This attribution suggests that King David is the author of this Psalm. David, known for his deep relationship with God, often expressed humility and reliance on the Lord despite his royal status. His life, from shepherd boy to king, exemplifies a journey of faith and dependence on God. David's authorship adds weight to the themes of humility and contentment, as he was a man of great achievements who recognized his need for God's guidance.My heart is not proud, O LORD, The heart, in biblical terms, represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. A proud heart is often condemned in Scripture (<a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a>, <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>) as it leads to self-reliance and a departure from God's ways. David's declaration of a humble heart reflects a conscious choice to submit to God's authority, aligning with the biblical principle that God exalts the humble (<a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>).my eyes are not haughty. Haughty eyes symbolize arrogance and a sense of superiority over others (<a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-17</a>). In the ancient Near Eastern culture, the eyes were seen as windows to the soul, revealing one's true character. By stating that his eyes are not haughty, David emphasizes his humility and refusal to look down on others, aligning with the biblical call to love and serve one another (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>).I do not aspire to great things This phrase reflects a contentment with one's position and a rejection of ambition for personal glory. In a culture that often valued status and power, David's statement is countercultural, emphasizing trust in God's plan over personal ambition. This aligns with Jesus' teaching on seeking first the kingdom of God (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>) and finding greatness in servanthood (<a href="/mark/10-43.htm">Mark 10:43-45</a>).or matters too lofty for me. David acknowledges the limitations of human understanding and the importance of trusting God's wisdom. This echoes the biblical theme that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours (<a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>). By not concerning himself with matters beyond his comprehension, David demonstrates faith in God's sovereignty and a willingness to rest in His providence, a principle seen throughout Scripture (<a href="/job/42.htm">Job 42:1-6</a>, <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-36</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David was the second king of Israel, known for his humility and reliance on God despite his royal status. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom the psalm is addressed, representing the collective people of God who are called to humility and trust in the Lord. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, Jerusalem is often the setting for David's psalms, symbolizing the spiritual center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> Recognize that true humility involves acknowledging our limitations and dependence on God, as David exemplifies by not aspiring to matters too lofty. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_pride.htm">Guarding Against Pride</a> Be vigilant in examining our hearts for pride and haughtiness, understanding that these attitudes can distance us from God. <a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_our_calling.htm">Contentment in Our Calling</a> Embrace the roles and responsibilities God has given us without striving for positions or tasks beyond His calling for us. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Trust that God knows what is best for us, and rest in His plans rather than our own ambitions. <a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_childlike_faith.htm">Cultivating a Childlike Faith</a> Approach God with the simplicity and trust of a child, as David models in his relationship with the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_131.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 131</a> <a href="/q/compare_psalm_131's_humility_to_vengeful_god..htm">How does the humble tone in Psalm 131 compare to other passages that depict a vengeful or warlike God (e.g., Deuteronomy 20)? </a> <a href="/q/did_david_truly_write_psalm_131_1.htm">In Psalm 131:1, how can we be sure David actually wrote this psalm when authorship is disputed by some scholars? </a> <a href="/q/how_can_job_claim_purity_in_job_31_1-4.htm">In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless?</a> <a href="/q/does_psalm_7_6-7_clash_with_science.htm">Does the portrayal of divine judgment in Psalm 7:6-7 conflict with modern scientific understandings of natural events and cause-and-effect?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/131.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Lord, my heart is not haughty; or, "not lifted up" (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">2 Chronicles 32:25</a>). Not unduly elated by the prosperity that thou hast bestowed on me. Nor mine eyes lofty (comp. <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5</a>), "Pride," as Hengstenberg says, "has its seat in the heart, and betrays itself especially in the eyes." Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me; literally, too wonderful (comp. <a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Psalm 139:6</a>, "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high: I cannot attain unto it"). The speculative debates of so-called "wise men" concerning the deep things of God's moral government are probably glanced at (see <a href="/job/42-3.htm">Job 42:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/131-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>A Song שִׁ֥יר (šîr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> A song, singing of Ascents. הַֽמַּֽעֲל֗וֹת (ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression Of David. לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse My heart לִ֭בִּי (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre is not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no proud, גָבַ֣הּ (ḡā·ḇah) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1361.htm">Strong's 1361: </a> To soar, be lofty, to be haughty O LORD, יְהוָ֤ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel my eyes עֵינַ֑י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain are not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no haughty. רָמ֣וּ (rā·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> To be high actively, to rise, raise I do not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no aspire הִלַּ֓כְתִּי ׀ (hil·laḵ·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to great matters בִּגְדֹל֖וֹת (biḡ·ḏō·lō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Adjective - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent or things too lofty וּבְנִפְלָא֣וֹת (ū·ḇə·nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful for me. מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 131:1 A Song of Ascents (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/130-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 130:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 130:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/131-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 131:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 131:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>