Psalms 131
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 131, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[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. {exercise...: Heb. walk} {high: Heb. wonderful}
Psalms 131:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul {is} even as a weaned child. {myself: Heb. my soul}
Psalms 131:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. {henceforth: Heb. now}
Psalms 131:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.