Psalms · Chapter 131 · 3 verses
Psalms 131
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Psalms 131 — United Kingdom Period
David — King of Israel, man after God's own heart. Set in Jerusalem, royal court. The warrior-king who conquered nations and built an empire makes a stunning confession — he has learned to quiet his ambitious heart like a weaned child content in his mother's arms. No more grasping for greater power or status; just peaceful trust in God's timing.
“Psalms 131:2” — 131:2
Profound inner peace that comes from releasing the need to control or achieve.
Read when: Read this when ambition and striving are stealing your peace and you need to learn contentment.
1Yahweh, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. 2Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. 3Israel, hope in Yahweh, from this time forth and forevermore. A Song of Ascents.