Tyndale Open Study NotesPsalms 131
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Read Psalms 131 in the BiblePsalms 131:1-3
Out of his contentment in the Lord, the psalmist invites Israel to seek their rest in God (Psalm 131:3).
Psalms 131:1
The heart represents the entire person (see Psalm 27:8).
God hates arrogance, which is a foolish way of life (Proverbs 6:16–19).
The psalmist does not trouble himself with matters that properly belong to the Lord.
Psalms 131:2
The psalmist has calmed and quieted himself. He has given up his ambitions and pride (Galatians 2:20).
like a weaned child: The psalmist compares himself to a contented child who rests quietly with its mother.
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Psalms 131:1-3
These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.