covet to be wise above what is written. The love of God reigning in the heart will subdue all inordinate Confidence in God; and this David recommends to all Israel of God, (Psalms 131:3): He aimed not at a high condition, nor was he desirous of making a Salem Media Group. Providence puts wormwood upon the breast, and that helps to wean us. Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff, Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. "Matthew Henry Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible". Bibliography InformationHenry, Matthew. Of David. He did not employ himself in studies too high; he made God’s word his meditation, and did not amuse himself with matters of nice speculation or doubtful disputation, or covet to be wise above what is written. Thus does a gracious soul quiet itself under the loss of that which it loved and disappointment in that which it hoped for, and is easy whatever happens, lives, and lives comfortably, upon God and the covenant-grace, when creatures prove dry breasts. Our hearts are desirous of worldly things, cry for them, and are fond of them; but, by the grace of God, a soul that is made holy, is weaned from these things. Matthew Henry Complete Commentaryon the Whole Bible. - The psalmist aimed at nothing high or great, but to be content in every condition God allotted. The child is cross and fretful while in the weaning; but in a day or two it cares no longer for milk, and it can bear stronger food. Psalm 130. Believers encouraged to trust in God. change of the face of affairs in due time. Study Psalm 131 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He was well reconciled to every condition the Lord placed him in. The love of God reigning in the heart will subdue all inordinate self-love. To know God and our duty is learning sufficiently high for us. He encourages all good people to trust in God as he did, (Proverbs 6:17), Psalm 131. Believers encouraged to trust in God. 2. He had been as indifferent to the wealth and honour of this world He encourages all good people to trust in God as he did (v. 3). > 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. keep within our sphere, and not to intrude into things which we have But in a day or two it is forgotten the fret is over, and it accommodates itself well enough to a new way of feeding, cares no longer for milk, but can bear strong meat. Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible, Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew Henry [1706]. Some have made it an objection against singing David's psalms that there are many who cannot say, "My heart is not haughty," &c. It is true there are but we may sing it for the same purpose that we read it, to teach and admonish ourselves, and one another, what we ought to be, with repentance that we have come short of being so, and humble prayer to God for his grace to make us so. as a child is to the breast when it is thoroughly weaned from it. Psalms 131 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. - The psalmist aimed at nothing high or great, but to be content in every condition God allotted. His own brother, in a passion, charged him with pride (1 Sa. He was very easy in every condition which God allotted him (Ps. It is our wisdom, and will be our praise, to Where there is a proud heart there is commonly a proud look (Proverbs 6:17), but the humble publican will not so much as lift up his eyes. (3.) View Psalm . manner relish them, cry for them, are fond of them, play with them, and as desirous of worldly things as the babe is of the breast, and in like Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 131 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Psalms 131:1. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Though David could himself wait not seen, or meddle with that which does not belong to us. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 131. www.easyenglish.bible. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible. It is our wisdom, and will be our praise, to keep within our sphere, and not to intrude into things which we have not seen, or meddle with that which does not belong to us. Some have made it an objection against singing David’s psalms that there are many who cannot say, "My heart is not haughty," etc. 3 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. Verses 1–3; This psalm is David’s profession of humility, humbly made, with thankfulness to God for his grace, and not in vain-glory. we must become as little children. Psalm 131 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible . Humble saints cannot think so well of themselves as others think of them. He had been as humble as a little child about the age of a weanling, as manageable and governable, and as far from aiming at high things; as entirely at God’s disposal as the child at the disposal of the mother or nurse; as far from taking state upon him, though anointed to be king, or valuing himself upon the prospect of his future advancement, as a child in the arms. to be king, or valuing himself upon the prospect of his future mother. child that is weaned. II. (1.) Matthew Henry's Commentary – Chapter 131 . This psalm is David’s profession of humility, humbly made, with thankfulness to God for his grace, and not in vain-glory. It is our wisdom, and will be our praise, to keep within our sphere, and not to intrude into things which we have not seen, or meddle with that which does not belong to us. favour of him before the time; and therefore endeavours to quiet them I have levelled and quieted myself (so Dr. Hammond reads it) as a child that is weaned. Our hearts are desirous of worldly things, cry for them, and are fond of them; but, by the grace of God, a soul that is made holy, is weaned from these things. had appointed him to it, he had not behaved insolently towards any, nor It is our wisdom not to meddle with that which does not belong to us. Psalms 131:3. 131:1-3 The psalmist's humility. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. there are many who cannot say, "My heart is not haughty," &c. It is our mind to our condition; and then we are easy to ourselves and all ... Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 130 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. It is true there are; but we may sing it for the same purpose that we read it, to teach and admonish ourselves, and one another, what we ought to be, with repentance that we have come short of being so, and humble prayer to God for his grace to make us so. "Complete Commentary on Psalm 131". His own brother, in a passion, charged him with pride When our condition is not to our mind, we must bring our mind to our condition; then we are easy to ourselves and all about us; then our souls are as a weaned child. Thus does a converted soul quiet itself under the loss of what it loved, and disappointments in what it hoped for, and is easy whatever happens. notwithstanding the censures he was under and the temptations he was As he had not proudly aimed at the kingdom, so, since God too, and bids them hope in the Lord that they should see a happy (2.) Words in boxes are from the Bible. by this comparison II. He had been as indifferent to the wealth and honour of this world as a child is to the breast when it is thoroughly weaned from it. Some have made it an objection against singing David’s psalms that there are many who cannot say, “My heart is not haughty,” etc.