Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever (comp. Psalms 130:7). Israel is exhorted to have like confidence and trust in God as the psalmist.
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Psalms 131:3
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Matthew Henry on Psalms 131:1-3Psalms 131:1-3 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe psalmist aimed at nothing high or great, but to be content in every condition God allotted. Humble saints cannot think so well of themselves as others think of them. The love of God reigning in the heart, will subdu…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3Psalms 131:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION This psalm has been said to be "like a string era Christian 'Lyre Innocentium'" (Bishop Alexander). It breathes the profoundest humility and submission to God's will (Psalms 131:1, Psalms 131:2). At the same…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3Psalms 131:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryLowliness of mind. This psalm may have been written by David so far as its subject-matter is concerned. For that lowliness of mind of which it treats is quite as compatible with a high as with a humble position in life.…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3Psalms 131:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe soul's most blessed condition. That which the psalmist here affirms of himself is undoubtedly the spiritual condition which is nearest to heaven that here on earth we can know. I. HE TELLS US WHAT IT IS NOT. 1. Prid…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3Psalms 131:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryHumility. "Lord, my heart is not haughty," etc. "The psalmist has learned from adversity the lesson of submission, and counsels the nation to fit itself in like manner for winning the blessings which are still in store.…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:3Psalms 131:3 · The Pulpit CommentaryMan's personal experience may be the basis of his hope in God. "Let Israel hope in the Lord;" let him, because he has such abundant reason for so doing, in the experience that he has had of the Lord's gracious working.…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Psalms 131:1-3The psalmist aimed at nothing high or great, but to be content in every condition God allotted. Humble saints cannot think so well of themselves as others think of them. The love of God reigning in the heart, will subdu…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3EXPOSITION This psalm has been said to be "like a string era Christian 'Lyre Innocentium'" (Bishop Alexander). It breathes the profoundest humility and submission to God's will (Psalms 131:1, Psalms 131:2). At the same…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3Humility. "Lord, my heart is not haughty," etc. "The psalmist has learned from adversity the lesson of submission, and counsels the nation to fit itself in like manner for winning the blessings which are still in store.…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3Lowliness of mind. This psalm may have been written by David so far as its subject-matter is concerned. For that lowliness of mind of which it treats is quite as compatible with a high as with a humble position in life.…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:1-3The soul's most blessed condition. That which the psalmist here affirms of himself is undoubtedly the spiritual condition which is nearest to heaven that here on earth we can know. I. HE TELLS US WHAT IT IS NOT. 1. Prid…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 131:3Man's personal experience may be the basis of his hope in God. "Let Israel hope in the Lord;" let him, because he has such abundant reason for so doing, in the experience that he has had of the Lord's gracious working.…Joseph S. Exell and contributors