Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever (comp. Psalms 130:7). Israel is exhorted to have like confidence and trust in God as the psalmist.
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Psalms 131:3
Psalms 131:3
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Psalms 131 — OverviewPsalms 131 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis psalm is David's profession of humility, humbly made, with
thankfulness to God for his grace, and not in vain-glory. It is
probable enough that (as most interpreters suggest) David made this
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I. Consciousness of our integrity. This was David's rejoicing, that his
heart could witness for him that he had walked humbly with his God,
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