Christian prayer
Psalm 131
Psalm 131 in its original language and with its meaning, a biblical prayer of humility and quiet trust in God.
- 3 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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- 1
שִׁ֥יר הַֽמַּֽעֲל֗וֹת לְדָ֫וִ֥ד יְהוָ֤ה ׀ לֹא־גָבַ֣הּ לִ֭בִּי וְלֹא־רָמ֣וּ עֵינַ֑י וְלֹֽא־הִלַּ֓כְתִּי ׀ בִּגְדֹל֖וֹת וּבְנִפְלָא֣וֹת מִמֶּֽנִּי׃
A Song of degrees of David. 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.
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אִם־לֹ֤א שִׁוִּ֨יתִי ׀ וְדוֹמַ֗מְתִּי נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י כְּ֭גָמֻל עֲלֵ֣י אִמּ֑וֹ כַּגָּמֻ֖ל עָלַ֣י נַפְשִֽׁי׃
Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
- 3
יַחֵ֣ל יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל אֶל־יְהוָ֑ה מֵֽ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃
Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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När den beds
Many Christians recite Psalm 131 during personal prayer, quiet reflection or worship. Its image of a child resting with its mother makes it especially fitting when seeking to set aside pride, ambition or anxious striving. In the Christian tradition, it invites patient trust in God.
Varifrån den kommer
Psalm 131 comes from the Bible's Book of Psalms and belongs to the Songs of Ascents. Its heading associates it with David, though that does not establish its authorship with certainty. Originally composed in Hebrew, it is received by Christians as part of the Old Testament.
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Frågor om Psalm 131
How long is Psalm 131?
Psalm 131 has 3 verses and generally takes under a minute to recite.
What does Psalm 131 mean?
It expresses humility and a soul quieted before God. The image of a weaned child with its mother conveys contentment and trust, and the psalm closes by calling Israel to hope in the Lord.
Who wrote Psalm 131?
The psalm's heading associates it with David. Its authorship cannot be established with certainty.
When can Christians pray Psalm 131?
Many Christians pray it during daily devotion or moments of quiet reflection. It is particularly fitting when reflecting on humility, contentment and trust in God.
What language was Psalm 131 written in?
Psalm 131 was originally written in Hebrew.
