Commentary

Psalm 131

The Geneva Bible Notes (1599)

The margin notes of the Bible the Puritans and Shakespeare read, by English Reformers in exile. Each verse is printed with its notes.

Verse 1

LORD, {a} my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great {b} matters, or in things too high for me.
(a) He sets forth his great humility as an example to all rulers and governors. (b) Which pass the measure and limits of his calling.

Verses 2–3

Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul [is] even as a {c} weaned child.
(c) He was void of ambition and wicked desires.

The Geneva Bible Notes (1599). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.