Psalms 131

Ps 131:1-3.

This Psalm, while expressive of David's pious feelings on assuming

the royal office, teaches the humble, submissive temper of a true child

of God.

1. eyes lofty--a sign of pride

(Ps 18:27).

exercise myself--literally, "walk in," or "meddle with."

2. Surely, &c.--The form is that of an oath or strongest assertion.

Submission is denoted by the figure of a weaned child. As the child

weaned by his mother from the breast, so I still the motions of pride in

me

(Mt 18:3, 4;

Isa 11:8; 28:9).

Hebrew children were often not weaned till three years old.

soul--may be taken for desire, which gives a more definite sense,

though one included in the idea conveyed by the usual meaning,

myself.