Psalms 131 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 131 Psa 131:1-3 . This Psalm, while expressive of David's pious feelings on assuming the royal office, teaches the humble, submissive temper of a true child of God. 1. eyes lofty-- a sign of pride ( Psa 18:27 ). exercise myself-- literally, "walk in," or "meddle with."
2. Surely, &c.-- The form is that of an oath or strongest assertion. Submission is denoted by the figure of a weaned child. As the child weaned by his mother from the breast, so I still the motions of pride in me ( Mt 18:3 , 4 ; Is 11:8 ; 28:9 ). Hebrew children were often not weaned till three years old. soul-- may be taken for desire, which gives a more definite sense, though one included in the idea conveyed by the usual meaning, myself.