Psalms 131:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 131
“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.”Psalms 131:1
What Does Psalms 131:1 Mean?
Psalms 131:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 131, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 131:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 133:1“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”Romans 12:16“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”Psalms 139:6“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.”Mark 10:14“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”Job 42:3“Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.”Psalms 120:1“In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.”Psalms 101:5“Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.”Jeremiah 45:5“And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.”Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”1 Thessalonians 2:6“Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.”Psalms 122:1“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”Numbers 12:3“(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)”Deuteronomy 17:20“That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.”Amos 7:14“Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:”Luke 18:17“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”1 Samuel 16:13“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”1 Samuel 16:18“Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.”1 Samuel 16:22“And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.”1 Samuel 18:23“And Saul’s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?”
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