Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalm 131
10 catchwords68 parallels
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Psalm 131 . 1 , David , professing his humility , Psalm 131 . 3 , exhorts Israel to trust in God.
Some think that this Psalm was composed by David when accused by Saul and his courtiers that he affected the crown; though others refer it to the time of the captivity; and consider it as containing a fair account of the manner in which the captives behaved themselves. Psalm 122 . 1 , Psalm 124 . 1 , Psalm 133 . 1 *titles
Psalm 131:1
A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
Psalm 131:1 · BSB
my heart14 parallels
neither6 parallels
Reciprocal9 parallels
- Esther 6:12 came again
- Psalm 130:7 Let Israel
- Proverbs 6:17 A proud look
- Proverbs 25:6 in the presence
- Proverbs 30:13 General
- Matthew 18:4 humble
- Mark 10:14 for
- Luke 18:17 General
- 1 Corinthians 14:20 malice
exercise Heb. walk
Psalm 131:2
Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
Psalm 131:2 · BSB
quieted14 parallels
as a child4 parallels
Reciprocal8 parallels
- Genesis 21:8 and was
- Deuteronomy 17:20 his heart
- Esther 6:12 came again
- Isaiah 28:9 weaned
- Mark 10:14 for
- Luke 18:17 General
- Romans 12:16 Mind
- 1 Peter 3:4 quiet
Psalm 131:3
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both now and forevermore.
Psalm 131:3 · BSB
Let Israel5 parallels
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