Psalms 131

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 131 of 150

¹ A Song of Ascents. Of David. O Jehovah, my heart is not proud, nor have my eyes been lofty; nor have I walked in great things, and not in things too wonderful for me.

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Chapter Summary

David professes his humility.

Key Hebrew Words

לֵב heart H3820 · TWOT 1071a

גָּבַהּ be proud, haughty H1361 · TWOT 305

דָּמַם quieted, stilled H1826 · TWOT 439

גָּמַל weaned H1580 · TWOT 360

נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

יָחַל hope, wait H3176 · TWOT 859

People & Context

David

The king and psalmist of the heading who professes his humble, quieted heart before Jehovah

Israel

The covenant nation David exhorts to hope in Jehovah from now and forever

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