What does Psalm 131:1 mean?

Psalm 131:1 highlights themes such as humility, trust, contentment when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 131:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

1LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

2Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.

3Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.

humilitytrustcontentment

Philippians 2:3
Paul encourages humility, paralleling the psalmist's attitude of not being haughty.
James 4:10
This verse teaches that humility before the Lord leads to exaltation, resonating with the theme of humility in this psalm.
Matthew 18:4
Jesus teaches that greatness in the kingdom comes from humility, reflecting the psalmist's heart.