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    Psalms 131 (KJV)

    Read Psalms chapter 131 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Psalms 131

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    Psalms 131 Summary

    Psalm 131 is one of the shortest and most tender psalms. David declares that he has calmed and quieted his soul like a weaned child with its mother—no longer striving for things too great or too marvelous.

    This psalm models spiritual contentment and humility, presenting a soul at rest in God's care rather than grasping for more. It concludes with a call for Israel to hope in the Lord forever.

    Key Themes

    HumilitySpiritual contentmentSoul at restLike a weaned child

    Key Verses in Psalms 131

    "But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content."

    — Psalms 131:2

    One of Scripture's most beautiful images of spiritual maturity—resting in God without demanding anything.

    Life Application

    Spiritual maturity is not always about achieving more—sometimes it's about resting more. Quiet your soul and be content simply being in God's presence.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why a 'weaned' child specifically?

    A weaned child no longer cries for milk but rests contentedly with its mother. It represents moving beyond demanding things from God to simply enjoying His presence.

    Psalm 131 Commentary & Reflection

    Trust
    Quiet, content

    Best read for: Finding peace, releasing control, quiet meditation

    Overview of Psalm 131: A Quiet and Contented Heart

    Psalm 131 is one of the shortest and sweetest psalms — just three verses. David declares that his heart is not proud, his eyes not lofty, and he does not concern himself with great matters beyond him. Instead, he has calmed and quieted his soul like a weaned child with its mother. Israel is called to hope in the Lord forevermore.

    Key Themes

    Humility
    Contentment
    Childlike Trust
    Quiet Soul

    Key Verses to Remember

    “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.”
    — Psalm 131:1 (KJV)
    “Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.”
    — Psalm 131:2 (KJV)

    Reflection

    A weaned child no longer cries for milk — it simply rests in its mother's arms, content with her presence alone. That's the maturity David describes: trusting God without demanding explanations.

    Historical Context

    One of the shortest and sweetest psalms—David comparing himself to a weaned child resting against its mother. A weaned child no longer demands milk but simply rests in the mother's presence. This image of contentment without craving captures mature faith.

    How to Apply Psalm 131 Today

    Spiritual maturity is not knowing more but needing less. Like a weaned child who has stopped crying for milk and simply rests, can you sit in God's presence without demanding answers, blessings, or outcomes? Practice being with God without an agenda. Just rest.

    A Prayer from Psalm 131

    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. Amen.

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