Psalms 131 — The Holy Bible — King James Version

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Psalms

131

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The psalm tells of a person who, though surrounded by danger, trusts God and hides from the wicked, seeking refuge in the shelter of God’s presence. It teaches that God’s protection is the only true safety, surpassing any human or natural defenses.

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(1) A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

Cross-references

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 122:1 Psalms 124:1 Psalms 133:1 Numbers 12:3 Deuteronomy 17:20 I Samuel 16:13 I Samuel 16:18 I Samuel 16:22 I Samuel 17:15 I Samuel 17:28 I Samuel 17:29 I Samuel 18:23

Related verses (shared words)

Isaiah 38:8

(2) Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.

Cross-references

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 42:5 Psalms 42:11 Psalms 43:5 Psalms 62:1 I Samuel 24:10 I Samuel 25:32 I Samuel 25:33 I Samuel 30:6 II Samuel 15:25 II Samuel 15:26 II Samuel 16:11 II Samuel 16:12

Related verses (shared words)

II Samuel 12:18 I Corinthians 13:11 Genesis 21:8 II Kings 4:34 Isaiah 11:8 Matthew 2:13

(3) Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.