Is not pride what leads men, under the instigation of their passions, to dare such presumptuous flights, to hurry on recklessly in their course, and throw the whole world into confusion? Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. Lord, my heart is not haughty - Though this is charged upon me; though I may have said things which seem to imply it; though this might appear a just inference from my conduct - yet I am conscious that this is not my real character. Go to. Chapter 131 This psalm is David’s profession of humility, humbly made, with thankfulness to God for his grace, and not in vain-glory. neither have I walked in great matters, &c. It neither is nor hath been my course to attempt or arrogate any thing to myself above my degree and private capacity, or to affect worldly glory or domination. Copyright StatementThese files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. 1874-1909. "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". "Commentary on Psalms 131:1". "[2] It is regrettable that his middle and later years did not fully conform to the beautiful spirit manifested here. BibliographyGill, John. 1857. Matthew , "I do not walk" for NIV, "I do not concern myself") that is not preoccupied with "greatness" (cf. Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me; "The godly knows that true godliness begins in the "heart" that is not proud (cf. The question, therefore, was not whether the lot of David was mean or exalted; it is enough that he was careful not to pass beyond the proper bounds of his calling. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself and become as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3ff). Seek not out the things that are too hard for you, and search not the things that are above your strength; that is, things which you are not as yet fit to understand. But never shall it come to the surface, however extended may be the term of their lives; while those who, like David, submit themselves to God, keeping in their own sphere, moderate in their desires, will enjoy a life of tranquillity and assurance. Yet I cannot but remark that it is not only said, As one taken away from milk, such may be my soul's reward; but with this addition, As one taken away from milk when upon his mother's breast, such may be my soul's reward. Lord, my heart is not haughty] Though anointed and appointed by thee to the kingdom; yet I have not ambitiously aspired unto it, by seeking Saul’s death, as his flatters persuaded him; nor do I now, being possessed of it, proudly domineer (as is the manner of most potentates) and tyrannize over my poor subjects; but with all modesty and humility (not minding high things) I do condescend to them of low estate, Romans 12:16. 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. Let us consider what sacrifice we ought to offer; for God is not pleased with burnt-offerings, as you have heard in the Psalm. Instead of talking about power and wealth and fame, Psalm 131 is all about humility and contentment. He seems as it were to have bound himself by a curse:...as though he had been going to say, Let it so happen to me. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hcc/psalms-131.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/psalms-131.html. "Commentary on Psalms 131:1". Same as Psalm 120. "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". And since all are in His Body, as it were one man speaks: and he is one who also is many....Now he prays in the temple of God, who prays in the peace of the Church, in the unity of Christ's Body; which Body of Christ consists of many who believe in the whole world: and therefore he who prays in the temple, is heard. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? "Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary". BibliographyBeza, Theodore. Copyright StatementThese files are considered public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available in the Online Bible Software Library. We must therefore beware, my brethren, and be fearful, lest any one be taken away from milk before his time....Let him not therefore wish to lift up his soul, when perchance he is not fit to take meat, but let him fulfil the commandments of humility. Tehillim - Psalms - Chapter 131 ... Chapter 132. BibliographyBenson, Joseph. Romans 12:3). Vespasian is said to have been the only one that was made better by being made emperor. Please do not deface or discard. » 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. "Commentary on Psalms 131:1".