Matthew Henry’s Modern English CommentaryPsalms 131

Contentment and Humility Before GodThis psalm gives us two great comforts: having a clear conscience before God and trusting Him with our future. David shares how he stayed humble and content, even when others misunderstood him or when life was difficult. He teaches us that true peace comes from accepting God’s will and not chasing after things that are too high or too great for us.v. 1: David says, Lord

v. 2: David continues, Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother . He learned to be content in every situation God placed him in. Just as a child learns to live without the mother’s milk and becomes calm, David learned to let go of his own desires and trust God. Even when he lost things he wanted, he accepted it and found peace. Jesus also taught us to be humble like little children (Matthew 18:3 ). When we stop longing for things we cannot have and trust God, our hearts become quiet and at rest.

v. 3: Finally, David encourages everyone: Let Israel hope in the Lord