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Psalm 131

Psalm 131:3

I Have Stilled My Soul · Psalm 131:1–3
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Translations

Modern
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both now and forevermore.
Traditional
Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever.
Literal
Look with hope, O Israel, unto YHWH, from now even to forever!
Latin
Speret Israël in Domino, ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum.

Original

Hebrew
English
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both now and forevermore.

Notes

Psalms 131:1–3

Out of his contentment in the Lord, the psalmist invites Israel to seek their rest in God (Psalm 131:3).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

David Wisdom Psalms

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees