Psalms 131:1, David, professing his humility, Psalms 131:3, exhorts Israel to trust in God. Some think that this Psalm was composed by David when accused by Saul and his courtiers that he affected the crown; though others refer it to the time of the captivity; and consider it as containing a fair account of the manner in which the captives behaved themselves.
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Psalms 131
Psalms 131 — Overview
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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
protestation…Psalms 131 — OverviewPsalms 131 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleSong of degrees of David. This psalm was written by David in his younger days, before he came to the throne; while he was in Saul's court, or persecuted by him. The occasion of it, as is generally thought, was a calumny…Psalms 131:1-3Psalms 131:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere are two things which will be comforts to us:--
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,
notwithstanding the…Psalms 131:1Psalms 131:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryLord, my heart is not haughty; or, "not lifted up". Not unduly elated by the prosperity that thou hast bestowed on me. Nor mine eyes lofty (comp. Psalms 101:5), "Pride," as Hengstenberg says, "has its seat in the heart,…Psalms 131:1Psalms 131:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe sense of what is acceptable with God.
This psalm expresses the meek humility of the pardoned and restored sinner. But taken as expressing the sentiment of the restored nation, it suggests the mood of cherished…Psalms 131:1Psalms 131:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryOn knowing our spheres.
Prayer-book Version, "I do not exercise myself in great matters: which are too high for me." The poet disclaims three distinct kinds of pride; secret conceit of heart; the ostentation of the man…
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