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Day 330

Psalm 131:1 "LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty."

Day 330 – Psalm 131

“LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty.” Psalm 131:1

SUPERSCRIPTION: A SONG OF ASCENTS. OF DAVID.

We have another simple superscription that identifies the psalmist David as the author.

CANDID PERSONAL EVALUATION

The Songs of Ascents often displayed a great sense of candour. The psalmist David shares a personal and candid evaluation of himself in this Psalm.

“LORD, my heart is not haughty,
Nor my eyes lofty.
Neither do I concern myself with great matters,
Nor with things too profound for me.
Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul,
Like a weaned child with his mother;
Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
O Israel, hope in the LORD
From this time forth and forever.”
Psalm 131:1-3

1. The heart

It is not haughty (proud).

2. The eyes

They are not lofty (arrogant).

3. He carefully watched the company he kept (Psalm 1:1)

a) He did not concern himself with matters beyond his ken.
b) He refused to be ensnared by people who gave airs to themselves, highlighting their “profound knowledge”.

4. Cultivation of the soul

a) The soul is described as a growing child.
b) It begins as a baby but soon it needs to be weaned.
c) In time the soul learns to be calm and mature.

5. A word of Exhortation to Israel

a) To be honest and candid with the Lord.
b) To cultivate a deeper trust and hope in the Lord.